Plainfield, NJ Neighborhood Information

Demographics

Quick Facts

Population: 51,716
Population Density / Mile: 8,648
Median Age: 37.65
Number of Households: 15,818
Average Household Size: 3.224
Households with Children: 5,370
Median Household Income: $59,672

Population

Population: 51,716
Population Density / Mile: 8,648
Change in Population Since 2010: 8.34%
Male Population: 26,068
Female Population: 25,647
Median Age: 37.65

Population - Age Range

0-4 years: 3360
5-9 years: 3692
10-14 years: 3408
15-19 years: 3500
20-24 years: 3127
25-29 years: 3236
30-34 years: 3514
35-39 years: 3815
40-44 years: 3662
45-49 years: 3441
50-54 years: 3401
55-59 years: 3385
60-64 years: 3042
65-69 years: 2430
70-74 years: 1969
75-79 years: 1353
80-84 years: 783
85+ years: 597

Households

Number of Households: 15,818
Average Household Size: 3.224
Households with Children: 5,370
Households without Children: 6,287
Family Households: 11,657
Non-Family Households: 777

Marital Status

Never Married: 21124
Now Married: 13991
Separated: 1170
Widowed: 1997
Divorced: 2973

Income

Median Household Income: $59,672
Average Household Income: $81,073
Per Capita Income: $25,151
Average Total Household Expenditure: $66,839

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years: $40,605
25-44 years: $55,638
45-64 years: $75,499
Over 64 years: $45,835

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000 1170
$10,000-$15,000 754
$15,000-$20,000 710
$20,000-$25,000 574
$25,000-$30,000 796
$30,000-$35,000 815
$35,000-$40,000 732
$40,000-$45,000 512
$45,000-$50,000 541
$50,000-$60,000 1352
$60,000-$75,000 1753
$75,000-$100,000 1754
$100,000-$125,000 1411
$125,000-$150,000 1092
$150,000-$200,000 1021
$200,000-$250,000 467
$250,000-$500,000 197
$500,000 up 168

Education

Educational Climate Index: 3

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: 5518
Some High School: 2773
High School Grad: 12062
Some College: 5674
Associate Degree: 1761
Bachelors Degree: 4245
Graduate Degree: 2596

Employment

White Collar vs. Blue Collar

White Collar: 65
Blue Collar: 35

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 48
Nitrogen Oxide 142
Ozone 92
Particulate Matter 105
Air Pollution 98

Amenities

CATEGORIES
Attractions - Recreation 23 Locations
Automotive Services 67 Locations
Banks - Financial 107 Locations
Eating - Drinking 169 Locations
Farm - Ranch 1 Locations
Government - Public 15 Locations
Health Care Services 183 Locations
Hospitality 5 Locations
Organizations - Associations 75 Locations
Personal Services 447 Locations
Pet Services 1 Locations
Shopping 267 Locations
Travel 17 Locations

Schools

Boaacd Secondary
Cedarbrook Elementary
Charles H. Stillman Elementary
Clinton Elementary
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary
Emerson Elementary
Evergreen Elementary
Frederic W. Cook Elementary
Hubbard Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Maxson Elementary
Paaas Elementary
Plainfield High Secondary
Washington Elementary
Woodland Elementary

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