What is the population of North Plainfield, New Jersey?

North Plainfield has a population of approximately 22,809 according to the latest available open data.

Where is North Plainfield, New Jersey located?

North Plainfield is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.6213°, -74.4395°.

What is the median household income in North Plainfield?

The median household income in North Plainfield is approximately $87,349 based on the most recent open data.

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North Plainfield

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North Plainfield

Total population

22,809

Median home value

$374,700

24.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$87,349

North Plainfield$87k

National$74k

Elevation72 m

Land area7.27 km²

Weather67°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates40.62°, -74.44°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

72 m

Area

7.27 km²

head of government

Lawrence La Ronde

Official website

northplainfield.org

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Overview

North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 22,808, an increase of 872 (+4.0%) from the 2010 census count of 21,936, which in turn reflected an increase of 833 (+3.9%) from the 21,103 counted in the 2000 census.

History & geography

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, North Plainfield borough had a total area of 2.82 square miles (7.31 km2), including 2.81 square miles (7.27 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) of water (0.46%). North Plainfield is in the northern division of the Raritan Valley along with Green Brook Township. The borough lies within the Raritan River watershed and has an elevation of approximately above sea level.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.2

Median home value

$374,700

Housing units

7,898

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

8.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

21%

Black

23.1%

Asian

4.1%

Hispanic

54.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.6213

Longitude

-74.4395

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

67°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

50°F

Partly Cloudy

Thursday

67°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

68°F

Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for North Plainfield, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.8%

Diabetes

12.3%

Adult obesity

34.8%

Binge drinking

13.6%

Adult smoking

12.3%

No leisure activity

30.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Franklin High School
High · Somerset · 2,220 students · 13:1 ratio
Watchung Hills Regional High School
High · Warren · 1,741 students · 11.6:1 ratio
Ridge High School
High · Basking Ridge · 1,682 students · 11.4:1 ratio
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Middle · Bridgewater · 1,347 students · 11:1 ratio
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Other · Somerset · 1,288 students · 13.3:1 ratio
North Plainfield High School
High · North Plainfield · 1,214 students · 12.3:1 ratio
William Annin Middle School
Middle · Basking Ridge · 1,131 students · 9.9:1 ratio
Somerville High School
High · Somerville · 1,109 students · 11.8:1 ratio