Scotch Plains, NJ Neighborhood Information

Demographics

Quick Facts

Population: 24,652
Population Density / Mile: 2,734
Median Age: 43.24
Number of Households: 8,992
Average Household Size: 2.729
Households with Children: 3,152
Median Household Income: $138,294

Population

Population: 24,652
Population Density / Mile: 2,734
Change in Population Since 2010: 8.32%
Male Population: 11,822
Female Population: 12,830
Median Age: 43.24

Population - Age Range

0-4 years: 1289
5-9 years: 1421
10-14 years: 1591
15-19 years: 1930
20-24 years: 1612
25-29 years: 1575
30-34 years: 1086
35-39 years: 1011
40-44 years: 1253
45-49 years: 1570
50-54 years: 1806
55-59 years: 2011
60-64 years: 1914
65-69 years: 1554
70-74 years: 1211
75-79 years: 834
80-84 years: 515
85+ years: 470

Households

Number of Households: 8,992
Average Household Size: 2.729
Households with Children: 3,152
Households without Children: 3,634
Family Households: 6,786
Non-Family Households: 284

Marital Status

Never Married: 5295
Now Married: 11696
Separated: 213
Widowed: 1808
Divorced: 1339

Income

Median Household Income: $138,294
Average Household Income: $171,554
Per Capita Income: $62,857
Average Total Household Expenditure: $65,888

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years: $9,063
25-44 years: $153,147
45-64 years: $164,185
Over 64 years: $71,803

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000 224
$10,000-$15,000 163
$15,000-$20,000 175
$20,000-$25,000 195
$25,000-$30,000 185
$30,000-$35,000 144
$35,000-$40,000 165
$40,000-$45,000 172
$45,000-$50,000 186
$50,000-$60,000 418
$60,000-$75,000 364
$75,000-$100,000 888
$100,000-$125,000 771
$125,000-$150,000 838
$150,000-$200,000 1760
$200,000-$250,000 1313
$250,000-$500,000 564
$500,000 up 468

Education

Educational Climate Index: 4

1 = Low, 5 = High

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Level of Education

No High School: 263
Some High School: 305
High School Grad: 2945
Some College: 1963
Associate Degree: 925
Bachelors Degree: 5765
Graduate Degree: 4643

Employment

White Collar vs. Blue Collar

White Collar: 61
Blue Collar: 39

Geography

Annual Precipitation: 49.63
Average January Low Temperature: 21.5
Average January High Temperature: 38.5
Average July Low Temperature: 63.1
Average July High Temperature: 86.6

Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)

Carbon Monoxide 104
Lead 46
Nitrogen Oxide 145
Ozone 92
Particulate Matter 106
Air Pollution 99

Amenities

CATEGORIES
Attractions - Recreation 34 Locations
Automotive Services 29 Locations
Banks - Financial 61 Locations
Eating - Drinking 60 Locations
Government - Public 5 Locations
Health Care Services 143 Locations
Hospitality 2 Locations
Organizations - Associations 31 Locations
Personal Services 401 Locations
Pet Services 4 Locations
Shopping 152 Locations
Travel 9 Locations

Schools

Evergreen Elementary
Howard B. Brunner Elementary
J Ackerman Coles Elementary
Park Middle Elementary
School One Elementary
Scotch Plains Fanwood Hs Secondary
Terrill Middle Elementary
William J. Mcginn Elementary

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