North Plainfield, NJ

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2021 Population

22,635

5.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.88% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

25.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$76,355

1.04% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$285,000

3.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,093

3.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, North Plainfield, NJ had a population of 22.6k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $76,355. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Plainfield, NJ grew from 21,445 to 22,635, a 5.55% increase and its median household income declined from $77,160 to $76,355, a −1.04% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Plainfield, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (22.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.1%), White (Hispanic) (20.3%), Other (Hispanic) (16.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (11.2%).

None of the households in North Plainfield, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.3% of the residents in North Plainfield, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Plainfield, NJ are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 degrees awarded in 2021) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (1 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Plainfield, NJ was $285,000, and the homeownership rate was 57%.

Most people in North Plainfield, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in North Plainfield, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Plainfield, NJ is home to a population of 22.6k people, from which 81.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 39.8% of North Plainfield, NJ residents were born outside of the country (9.01k people).

In 2021, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.18k people) in North Plainfield, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.59k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.3%

2021 Citizenship

82.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.3% of North Plainfield, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Plainfield, NJ was 82.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Plainfield, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Plainfield, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.18k ± 766
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.78k ± 714
White (Hispanic)
4.59k ± 976

49.5%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

49.5% of the people in North Plainfield, NJ are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Plainfield, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

39.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.01k people

37.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.1k people

As of 2021, 39.8% of North Plainfield, NJ residents (9.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Plainfield, NJ was 37.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Plainfield, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
157 ± 115
Gulf War (2001-)
141 ± 111
Korea
36 ± 41

North Plainfield, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Plainfield, NJ employs 12.1k people. The largest industries in North Plainfield, NJ are Retail Trade (1,751 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,420 people), and Manufacturing (1,174 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($105,880), Public Administration ($96,019), and Finance & Insurance ($78,111).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.1k

2021 Value

± 994

−3.36%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Plainfield, NJ declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 12.5k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Plainfield, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,495 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,437 people), and Management Occupations (913 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Plainfield, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.1k

2021 Value

± 994

−3.36%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Plainfield, NJ declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 12.5k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Plainfield, NJ, are Retail Trade (1,751 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,420 people), and Manufacturing (1,174 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Plainfield, NJ, though some of these residents may live in North Plainfield, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,568

Median earning men ± $6,831

$39,782

Median earning women ± $6,383

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,083), Other Services Except Public Administration ($83,312), and Manufacturing ($72,908).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,875), Construction ($82,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,736).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Plainfield, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in North Plainfield, NJ awarded 84 degrees. The student population of North Plainfield, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 99 male students and 137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Plainfield, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (30 and 36.6%), followed by White (27 and 32.9%), Black or African American (17 and 20.7%), and Unknown (4 and 4.88%).

The largest universities in North Plainfield, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 and 98.8%) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (1 and 1.19%).

The most popular majors in North Plainfield, NJ are General Cosmetology (23 and 27.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (20 and 23.8%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (20 and 23.8%).

The median tuition cost in North Plainfield, NJ for private four year colleges is $9,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in North Plainfield, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 236 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 236 students enrolled in North Plainfield, NJ, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 127 records, of which 33.9% were women and 66.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
23 degrees awarded
Barbering
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in North Plainfield, NJ was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in North Plainfield, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
83 degrees awarded
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield with 83 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Plainfield, NJ, which is 0.292 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 30 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Plainfield, NJ was $285,000 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $276,400 to $285,000, a 3.11% increase. The homeownership rate in North Plainfield, NJ is 57%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Plainfield, NJ have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Plainfield, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Plainfield, NJ is $76,355. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in North Plainfield, NJ was Census Tract 519 with a value of $130,548, followed by Census Tract 520.01 and Census Tract 518, with respective values of $85,781 and $79,788.

Housing

Property

$285,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,826

$4,565

Median Property Taxes

±$494

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Plainfield, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Plainfield, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57% of the housing units in North Plainfield, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Plainfield, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 519
Census Tract 520.01
Census Tract 518

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Plainfield, NJ was Census Tract 519 with a value of $130,548, followed by Census Tract 520.01 and Census Tract 518, with respective values of $85,781 and $79,788.

The following map shows all of the places in North Plainfield, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,355

Median Household Income

± $8,413

Number of Households

± 788

In 2021, the median household income of the 8k households in North Plainfield, NJ declined from $76,355 from the previous year's value of $77,160.

The following chart displays the households in North Plainfield, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Plainfield, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.3%)
Carpooled (11%)
Public Transit (6.79%)

In 2021, 69.3% of workers in North Plainfield, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Plainfield, NJ have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.31% of the workforce in North Plainfield, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Plainfield, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Plainfield, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Plainfield, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Plainfield, NJ (2.7k out of 22.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Plainfield, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.9% of the population of North Plainfield, NJ has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 8.31% on Medicare, 8.61% on non-group plans, and 0.221% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 848 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1007 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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848 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 848 patients per year. This represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Somerset County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.1%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

8.31%

Medicare

8.61%

Non-Group

0.221%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Plainfield, NJ grew by 28.3% from 13.4% to 17.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Plainfield, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.