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Bridgewater, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield is 0% more densely populated than Bridgewater.
- People are 1.6% less likely to be married in South Plainfield.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years younger in South Plainfield.
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,251329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 201044,485  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,810285,036,114
 Population - 199032,509  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now35.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,923.293.4
 Land Area32.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 White61.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian24.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Married Population60.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.9%50.2%
 Never Married26.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households16,085  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,62180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews
celia · Bridgewater, NJ
Love living in Bridgewater , NJ
Over 9 years ago

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Linda · Bridgewater, NJ
Where do we go from here?
Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 18 years ago

located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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