What is the population of South Plainfield, New Jersey?

South Plainfield has a population of approximately 24,473 according to the latest available open data.

Where is South Plainfield, New Jersey located?

South Plainfield is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.5744°, -74.4148°.

What is the median household income in South Plainfield?

The median household income in South Plainfield is approximately $130,239 based on the most recent open data.

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South Plainfield

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South Plainfield

Total population

24,473

Median home value

$470,900

44%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$130,239

South Plainfield$130k

National$74k

Elevation25 m

Land area21.58 km²

Coordinates40.57°, -74.41°

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

25 m

Area

21.58 km²

head of government

Matthew P. Anesh

Official website

www.southplainfieldnj.com

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Overview

South Plainfield is a borough in northern Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is situated on the border with Union County in the Raritan Valley region, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 24,338, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 953 (+4.1%) from the 23,385 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,575 (+7.2%) from the 21,810 counted in the 2000 census.

History & geography

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 8.33 square miles (21.58 km2), including 8.30 square miles (21.49 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.09 km2) of water (0.42%). The borough is bordered by Piscataway on the south and west, Edison on the east, both in Middlesex County, and by Plainfield on the north and Scotch Plains both in Union County.

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