South Plainfield, NJ Demographics
A map of South Plainfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,588 | 47.6% |
Asian | 4,579 | 18.8% |
Hispanic | 4,555 | 18.7% |
Black | 2,496 | 10.3% |
Multiracial | 775 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 345 | 1.4% |
South Plainfield, New Jersey had a population of 24,338 in 2020. It was 47.6% White, 10.3% Black, 18.8% Asian, 18.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Plainfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is the 43rd 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).
South Plainfield's White Population
11,588 residents of South Plainfield identify as White, or 47.6%. This makes the White share of the population of South Plainfield roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is ranked #576 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more White than neighboring Plainfield (6.2% White), North Plainfield (21.9% White), Dunellen (44.4% White), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (25.7% White). South Plainfield is less White than neighboring Metuchen (61.5% White).
South Plainfield's Black Population
2,496 residents of South Plainfield identify as Black, or 10.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Plainfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is ranked #116 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more Black than neighboring Dunellen (8.8% Black), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (9.7% Black), and Metuchen (4.3% Black). South Plainfield is less Black than neighboring Plainfield (34.9% Black), and North Plainfield (19.2% Black).
South Plainfield's Asian Population
4,579 residents of South Plainfield identify as Asian, or 18.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Plainfield slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is ranked #73 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more Asian than neighboring Plainfield (0.9% Asian), North Plainfield (4.7% Asian), and Dunellen (5.6% Asian). South Plainfield is less Asian than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (49.6% Asian).
South Plainfield's Hispanic Population
4,555 residents of South Plainfield identify as Hispanic, or 18.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Plainfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is ranked #141 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (10.3% Hispanic), and Metuchen (10% Hispanic). South Plainfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainfield (54.6% Hispanic), North Plainfield (50.6% Hispanic), and Dunellen (36.9% Hispanic).
South Plainfield's Native American/Other Population
345 residents of South Plainfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South 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, South Plainfield is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Plainfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Dunellen (1.3% Native American/Other), and Metuchen (0.7% Native American/Other). South Plainfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (4.4% Native American/Other).
South Plainfield's Multiracial Population
775 residents of South Plainfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Plainfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Plainfield is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Plainfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainfield (2.1% Multiracial), North Plainfield (2.5% Multiracial), Dunellen (3% Multiracial), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (0.4% Multiracial). South Plainfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Metuchen (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.