Demographics in Plainfield, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Plainfield?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

54,515

Male

27,506

50.5%

Female

27,009

49.5%

Median Age

33.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

10.4%

Black

33.4%

Hispanic

55.6%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

9.6%

Other

45.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.2%

High School or Higher

32.6%

Foreign Born

41.5%

Veterans

1.6%

Married

30.6%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Plainfield, NJ has a population of 54,515 with a median age of 33.0. The racial makeup is 10.4% White, 55.6% Hispanic, 33.4% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 41.5%.