South Plainfield Economic Development

The Borough was incorporated as its own community on March 12, 1926.  The 8.4 square mile borough is comprised of residential, industrial and commerical areas and is the home to approximately 25,000 residents. 

The Borough is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia and provides easy access to major thoroughfares such as Route 287, 22 and the Garden State Parkway.  South Plainfield is served by the NJ Transit Bus lines.

 

The South Plainfield Economic Development Committee's mission is to promote the Borough as a preeminent location for prospective businesses, act as a liaison between commercial property owners and prospective business owners, to facilitate the dialogue and transition into the South Plainfield. There is a priority placed maintaining relationships with property owners to assist in filling and minimizing long-term vacancies by soliciting prospective businesses when and where appropriate. In addition, there is an emphasis on business retention through support and relocation assistance. We are proud to have a business community which provided needed goods and services and works closely with community organizations to support their initiatives.

 

South Plainfield, New Jersey Population 2020

 

US Census Data

Land Area	8.4 square miles
Population	24,439
Population  Density	2,945.8/sq mile
Residential	7,463
Commercial	225
Industrial	327
Registered Voters	14,119
Schools	Four Elementary - Grades K-4     Franklin Elementary     John F. Kennedy     John E.  Riley Elementary      Roosevelt Elementary Intermediate School Grant School - Grades 5-6 South Plainfield Middle School - Grades 7-8 South Plainfield High School - Grades 9-12 Holy Savior Academy - K-8 (Diocese of Metuchen)

 

South Plainfield is a city located in New Jersey. South Plainfield has a 2020 population of 24,439. South Plainfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 4.52% since 2010. The average household income in South Plainfield is $109,937 with a poverty rate of 3.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,812 per month, and the median house value is $332,700. The median age in South Plainfield is 41.3 years, 39.6 years for males, and 42.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.1 males.

 

South Plainfield Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Plainfield was:

 

New Jersey

 

Middlesex County