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South Plainfield, NJ vs Port Reading, NJ

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- Port Reading is 0% more densely populated than South Plainfield.
- People are 4.1% less likely to be married in Port Reading.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years younger in Port Reading.
 South Plainfield, NJPort Reading, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,928329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.938.4
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 Population - 201023,387  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,829285,036,114
 Population - 199020,489  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,746.693.4
 Land Area8.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 South Plainfield, NJPort Reading, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 South Plainfield, NJPort Reading, NJUnited States
 White52.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.0%12.2%
 Asian13.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 South Plainfield, NJPort Reading, NJUnited States
 Married Population59.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.3%50.2%
 Never Married29.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.032.60
 Households8,144  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,08880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,523  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Port Reading    1 Reviews
Edwin · Port Reading, NJ
Quality Of Life - Pleasant Lay-Back Suburbian Comm
Over 17 years ago

Port Reading is truly a gem yet to be discovered among the handful of towns that are in close commute to NYC. There is a lay-back and friendly atmosphere among the  More

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