South Plainfield borough, New Jersey demographics and economy
Census American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates for South Plainfield borough, New Jersey.
Population
24,231
Median HH Income
$126,063
Median Home Value
$443,900
Median Age
41.7
Workforce
Unemployment rate
7.2%
990 unemployed of 13,686 in labor force
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
of population age 25+ (17,530 total)
Below poverty line
3.6%
852 of 23,988 surveyed
Housing & cost of living
Median home value
$443,900
owner-occupied housing units
Median gross rent
$1,928/mo
renter-occupied units, all bedrooms
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