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South Plainfield, NJ


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South Plainfield, New Jersey

South Plainfield, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon area. There are 21,810 residents in South Plainfield.

The People and Families of South Plainfield

In South Plainfield, about 59% of adults are married. When people think of South Plainfield, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Plainfield had a median family income of $72,745.

Political Inclinations

South Plainfield folks tended to give their money ($13,750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

South Plainfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in South Plainfield that were owner-occupied was 89%.

Commuting

In South Plainfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

South Plainfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%South Plainfield Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South Plainfield Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Plainfield Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Plainfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of South Plainfield, NJ

Comparing South Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women73
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes26
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime64

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