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Scotch Plains, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield is 0% more densely populated than Scotch Plains.
- People are 2.6% less likely to be married in South Plainfield.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in South Plainfield.
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,251329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 201023,691  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,810285,036,114
 Population - 199021,160  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,923.293.4
 Land Area9.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 White65.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian11.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Married Population60.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households8,935  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,62180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children45.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,136  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews
Reyansh · Scotch Plains, NJ
Really Nice Place, but Horrible Weather
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Silvia · Scotch Plains, NJ
A beautiful town!
Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  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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