Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

22,809population

36.2median age

This community is a community of 22,809 with a median age of 36.2. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (54.7%) with a significant Black community (22.1%). Median household income is $87,349. 82.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.3%, with a median home value of $374,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.7%12,482

Black

22.1%5,050

White

15.8%3,604

Asian

4.1%937

Two or More

2%459

Other

1.2%277

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%290

High School Diploma

25.3%3,773

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,226

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%2,172

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,155

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%2,481

Master's Degree

6.3%936

Professional Degree

0.6%83

Doctorate

0.8%121

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

$374,700median home value

$1,752median rent

53.3%homeownership

7,898total units

0.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.3%

Renter 46.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%103

$50K–$100K

0.4%15

$100K–$150K

2.3%96

$150K–$200K

2.5%106

$200K–$300K

12.7%528

$300K–$500K

67.5%2,818

$500K–$1M

11.6%483

$1M+

0.6%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

221

$1,250–$1,500

682

$1,500–$2,000

1,582

$2,000+

1,019

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%15

2000–2009

0.8%61

1990–1999

7.5%590

1980–1989

5.9%463

1970–1979

5.8%457

1960–1969

16.3%1,291

1950–1959

21.1%1,670

1940–1949

14.4%1,140

1939 or earlier

28%2,211

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.7%6,709

Electricity

9.3%730

Fuel Oil

3.1%243

No Fuel

1.1%88

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%55

Other

0.1%7

Household Economyi

$87,349median household income

$35,706per capita income

13.2%poverty rate

8.8%unemployment

13,602labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%254

$10K–$15K

4.4%344

$15K–$20K

4.9%383

$20K–$25K

1.7%130

$25K–$30K

1.5%114

$30K–$35K

2.1%166

$35K–$40K

2.9%224

$40K–$45K

3.8%301

$45K–$50K

3.9%303

$50K–$60K

8.1%634

$60K–$75K

6.8%534

$75K–$100K

15.3%1,196

$100K–$125K

12.6%988

$125K–$150K

7.8%611

$150K–$200K

11.6%910

$200K+

9.4%740

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

141

Residentsi

252

Avg. Tenant Renti

$630/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers138 homes93% occupied$630/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,349/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

78%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

18%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $70K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,10644.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

1,978

Mexico

283

Philippines

170

China

India

Canada

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,192

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,401

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

336(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.8%Insured

21.2%Uninsured