North Plainfield, NJ Demographics

A map of North Plainfield's Population by Race

North Plainfield, New Jersey had a population of 22,808 in 2020. It was 21.9% White, 19.2% Black, 4.7% Asian, 50.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Plainfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is the 46th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

North Plainfield's White Population

4,998 residents of North Plainfield identify as White, or 21.9%. This makes the White share of the population of North Plainfield considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #667 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more White than neighboring Plainfield (6.2% White). North Plainfield is less White than neighboring Watchung (66.7% White), Dunellen (44.4% White), South Plainfield (47.6% White), and Fanwood (72.1% White).

North Plainfield's Black Population

4,390 residents of North Plainfield identify as Black, or 19.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Plainfield slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more Black than neighboring Watchung (4.8% Black), Dunellen (8.8% Black), South Plainfield (10.3% Black), and Fanwood (5% Black). North Plainfield is less Black than neighboring Plainfield (34.9% Black).

North Plainfield's Asian Population

1,064 residents of North Plainfield identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Plainfield slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #280 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more Asian than neighboring Plainfield (0.9% Asian). North Plainfield is less Asian than neighboring Watchung (15.5% Asian), Dunellen (5.6% Asian), South Plainfield (18.8% Asian), and Fanwood (9.2% Asian).

North Plainfield's Hispanic Population

11,548 residents of North Plainfield identify as Hispanic, or 50.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Plainfield considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Watchung (8% Hispanic), Dunellen (36.9% Hispanic), South Plainfield (18.7% Hispanic), and Fanwood (9.4% Hispanic). North Plainfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainfield (54.6% Hispanic).

North Plainfield's Native American/Other Population

247 residents of North Plainfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Plainfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watchung (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fanwood (0.2% Native American/Other). North Plainfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plainfield (1.4% Native American/Other), Dunellen (1.3% Native American/Other), and South Plainfield (1.4% Native American/Other).

North Plainfield's Multiracial Population

561 residents of North Plainfield identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Plainfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Plainfield is ranked #501 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Plainfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainfield (2.1% Multiracial). North Plainfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Watchung (4% Multiracial), Dunellen (3% Multiracial), South Plainfield (3.2% Multiracial), and Fanwood (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.