South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
South Plainfield is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,385 and a population density of 1,084 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,965 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1926.
Quick Facts about South Plainfield
| Population : | 23,965 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 07080 |
| Area : | 21.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1926 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:32:40 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,111 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Plainfield is located at 40°34'45"N 74°24'42"W (40.5792700, -74.4115400). It has 4 neighbors: Edison, Piscataway, Plainfield and Scotch Plains.
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- Official Website
Official website of South Plainfield
South Plainfield has 4 neighbours.
- Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
- Plainfield A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of South Plainfield increased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,385 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,440 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,555 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,573 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,635 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,842 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,867 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,965 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,024 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,052 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,965 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in South Plainfield
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Where to Stay in South Plainfield
1 Hampton Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway
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Other Places in South Plainfield
1 Main Attractions
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People born in South Plainfield (8)
People born in South Plainfield, including actress Veronica Alicino, guitarist Greg Garbowsky, writer and producer Michael Price, .
List
- Patrick J. Diegnan (New Jersey State Assemblyman, 18th Legislative District) he was born in 19/03/1949
- Rob Hoffman (American photographer) he was born in 30/01/1986
- Josh Pauls (American ice sledge hockey player) he was born in 31/12/1992
- Daniel La Spata (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1981
- Anthony Ashnault (American freestyle wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1995
Schools in South Plainfield
College & universities near South Plainfield, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184427 | Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080-2424 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Plainfield, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near South Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield Post Office | South Plainfield (NJ) | 07080 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Plainfield distances to largest New Jersey cities
