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Plainfield, New Jersey, in Union county, is 8 miles N of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Plainfield is home to some 47,829 residents.
In Plainfield, about 34% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Plainfield tends toward large families and full houses. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 79% of Plainfield is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Plainfield is very American.
In 2000, Plainfield had a median family income of $50,774.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($22,757) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plainfield. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Plainfield was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Plainfield, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Plainfield, 83% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Plainfield colleges • Plainfield travel • Plainfield mortgages and property.
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