Demographics in South Plainfield, NJ

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

Where is South Plainfield?

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Population

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

Total Population

24,231

Male

12,022

49.6%

Female

12,209

50.4%

Median Age

41.7

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

55.0%

Black

11.0%

Hispanic

18.6%

Asian

16.0%

Two or More

8.4%

Other

9.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

30.4%

High School or Higher

48.7%

Foreign Born

23.4%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

51.0%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

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

South Plainfield, NJ has a population of 24,231 with a median age of 41.7. The racial makeup is 55.0% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 16.0% Asian. About 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 23.4%.