Plainfield City, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 47829 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 7921.7 people per square mile (3058.59/kmē), it is 44th most densely populated city in New Jersey. There were 16180 housing units at an average density of 2678.8 per square mile (1034.29/kmē). The average household size was 3.1 people, and the average family size was 3.49 people. The population's age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.8 years, The median age of males was 31.1 years, for females the median age was 34.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 21.45% White, 61.78% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.93% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 4.55% from two or more races and 10.78% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $46683, it is the 148th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $50774, making it the 99th lowest city by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the city was $19052, it is New Jersey's 78th poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $23629, The median income for males was $25617 versus $21816 for females.
In 2000, 13407 pupils and students, of which 6542 are male and 6865 are female, 28.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1123 nursery or pri school, 889 kindergarten, 6094 elementary school, 2974 high school and 2327 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 47829 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 47829 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 47845 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 47924 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 47893 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 47700 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 47328 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 46915 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 46571 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 46224 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 46126 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 537 | 586 | 1123 |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 454 | 889 |
| Elementary school | 3132 | 2962 | 6094 |
| High school | 1414 | 1560 | 2974 |
| College or graduate school | 1024 | 1303 | 2327 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield city, New Jersey | $46683 | $50774 | $19052 |
| Union County, New Jersey | $55339 | $65234 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |