South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

117,132

6.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

1.24% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.1%

12.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$110,293

4.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$368,000

2.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ had a population of 117k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $110,293. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew from 109,844 to 117,132, a 6.63% increase and its median household income grew from $105,230 to $110,293, a 4.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (31.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Other (Hispanic) (7.54%), and White (Hispanic) (5.63%).

46.3% of the households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.1% of the residents in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (Northwest)--South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (341 degrees awarded in 2021), Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (246 degrees), and Innovate Salon Academy (145 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $368,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ borders Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, Carteret Borough PUMA, NJ, New Brunswick City, South River & Highland Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Plainfield City & Westfield Town (South) PUMA, NJ, and Linden, Rahway Cities & Roselle Borough (South) PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 117k people, from which 87.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 35.8% of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (41.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Spanish (13,874 households), Gujarati (8,533 households), and Hindi (4,191 households).

Citizenship

87.1%

2021 Citizenship

87.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.1% of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.2k ± 1.75k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
37k ± 2.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.41k

17.5%

Hispanic Population

20.5k people

17.5% of the people in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are hispanic (20.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

35.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.9k people

35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.5k people

As of 2021, 35.8% of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents (41.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,874 households (12.5%)
Gujarati
8,533 households (7.71%)
Hindi
4,191 households (3.79%)

46.3% of the households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 12.5% of the households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,213 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
661 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
268 ± 131

South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ employs 59.4k people. The largest industries in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,418 people), Computer Systems Design (3,012 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,815 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($196,484), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($184,405), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($176,500).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,652

Women

46.5%

29,572

Men

53.5%

The workforce of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 55,224 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

59.4k

2021 Value

7.64%

1 Year growth

± 7.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 7.64%, from 55.2k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Software developers (2,158 people), Registered nurses (1,947 people), and Other managers (1,902 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.4k

2021 Value

7.64%

1 Year growth

± 7.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 7.64%, from 55.2k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,418 people), Computer Systems Design (3,012 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,815 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,739

Median earning men ± $2,810

$44,372

Median earning women ± $1,835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($132,787), Information ($118,430), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,982).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($88,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,138), and Manufacturing ($57,034).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ awarded 779 degrees. The student population of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 410 male students and 588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (283 and 36.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (251 and 32.4%), Black or African American (118 and 15.2%), and Asian (76 and 9.81%).

The largest universities in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (341 and 43.8%), Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (246 and 31.6%), and Innovate Salon Academy (145 and 18.6%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (Northwest)--South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Welding Technology (121 and 15.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (61 and 7.83%), and Phlebotamy Technician (61 and 7.83%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.52% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (24.2k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Graduate Degree (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $368,000 in 2021, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $359,100 to $368,000, a 2.48% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ is $110,293. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Property

$368,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,628

$29,171

Median Property Taxes

±$963

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.9% of the housing units in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$110,293

Median Household Income

± $3,883

39.5k

Number of Households

± 1,458

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.5k households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew to $110,293 from the previous year's value of $105,230.

The following chart displays the households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0247% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.95%)

In 2021, 72.8% of workers in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.51% of the workforce in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ (7.11k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Asian and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.243% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 43% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.8%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.243%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew by 5.49% from 5.5% to 5.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.