South Plainfield, New Jersey
| South Plainfield, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°34′31″N 74°24′54″W / 40.57528°N 74.415°WCoordinates: 40°34′31″N 74°24′54″W / 40.57528°N 74.415°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Incorporated | April 6, 1926 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Matthew P. Anesh |
| • Administrator | Glenn Cullen[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km2) |
| • Land | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation[3] | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 23,385 |
| • Density | 2,609.8/sq mi (1,007.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07080 |
| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-69390[4][5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885402[6] |
| Website | http://www.southplainfieldnj.com/ |
South Plainfield is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 23,385.
South Plainfield was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1926, from portions of Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum passed on April 6, 1926.[7]
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[edit] Geography
South Plainfield is located at 40°34′51″N 74°24′50″W / 40.580703°N 74.414015°W (40.580703, -74.414015).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.7 km2), of which, 8.4 square miles (21.7 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.48%) is water. South Plainfield is bordered by Piscataway on the south and west, Edison on the east, and Plainfield on the north.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 5,047 |
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| 1940 | 5,379 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 8,008 | 48.9% | |
| 1960 | 17,879 | 123.3% | |
| 1970 | 21,142 | 18.3% | |
| 1980 | 20,512 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 20,489 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 21,810 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 23,385 | 7.2% | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[9] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 23,385 people, 7,151 households, and 5,856 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,609.8 people per square mile (1,007.3/km2). There were 7,307 housing units at an average density of 874.3 per square mile (337.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 77.74% White, 8.56% African American, 0.22% Native American, 7.57% Asian, 3.48% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.66% of the population.
There were 7,151 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $67,466, and the median income for a family was $72,745 (these figures had risen to $88,425 and $92,817 respectively as of a 2007 estimate).[10] Males had a median income of $47,465 versus $34,329 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,270. About 2.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
South Plainfield is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes in case of a tie on the council. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[1]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of South Plainfield is Matthew P. Anesh (R). Members of the South Plainfield Borough Council are Council President Raymond Rusnak (R), Alex Barletta (R), Robert Bengivenga (R), Richard “Dick” Frank (R), Timothy McConville (R) and Derryck C. White (R).[11]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
South Plainfield is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 18th state legislative district.[12]
New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District is represented by Leonard Lance (R, Clinton Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 18th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Barbara Buono (D, Metuchen) and in the General Assembly by Peter J. Barnes III (D, Edison) and Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield).[13] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[14] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[15]
Middlesex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders, whose seven members are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. As of 2012[update], Middlesex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano (South River, term ends December 31, 2013), Freeholder Deputy Director Ronald G. Rios (Carteret, 2012), Carol Barrett Bellante (Monmouth Junction, 2014), Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina (Fords, 2013), H. James Polos (Highland Park, 2012), Charles E. Tomaro (Edison, 2014) and Blanquita B. Valenti (New Brunswick, 2013). Constitutional officers are County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn (Old Bridge Township), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (Piscataway) and Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland (New Brunswick).[16][17][18][19]
[edit] Education
The South Plainfield Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics).[20] are Roosevelt Preschool (36 students) for PreK, four K-4 elementary schools — Franklin Elementary School (327), John F. Kennedy Elementary School (272), John E. Riley Elementary School (313) and Roosevelt Elementary School (373) — Grant School for grades 5 & 6 (550), South Plainfield Middle School for grades 7 and 8 (593) and South Plainfield High School for grades 9-12 (1,219).
[edit] Police department
The South Plainfield Police Department is issued FCC call sign WNWN473 for use on 453.32500 MHz and 458.32500 MHz for public safety use.
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of South Plainfield include:
- Patrick J. Diegnan (born 1949), represents the 18th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly.[21]
- Greg Garbowsky (born 1986), bassist for Jonas Brothers.[22]
- Joshua Gomez (born 1975), stars in the NBC series Chuck as Morgan Grimes.[citation needed]
- Rick Gomez (born 1972), actor best known for portraying Sgt. George Luz, in the HBO television miniseries Band of Brothers.[citation needed]
- Michael Price, a WGA Award and Emmy Award winning American writer and producer best known for his work on The Simpsons.[23]
- Dennis Madalone, stunt coordinator and musician, best known for his patriotic song "America We Stand As One".[citation needed]
- Michelle Visage (born 1970), singer, TV/radio host and RuPaul sidekick.[24]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 84.
- ^ Borough Agencies & Departments, Borough of South Plainfield. Accessed May 15, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South Plainfield, Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Retrieved July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 174.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Retrieved March 1, 2007.
- ^ "South Plainfield borough, New Jersey - Fact Sheet - American FactFinder". Factfinder.census.gov. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3465790&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3465790&_street=&_county=south+plainfield&_cityTown=south+plainfield&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ http://southplainfieldnj.com/mayor_council/Mayor&Council2011.htm 2011 Mayor and Borough Council Members], Borough of South Plainfield. Accessed May 15, 2011.
- ^ 2008 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 64. Accessed May 15, 2011.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ "About the Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/about/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ "About the Lieutenant Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/lt/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ Elected County Officials, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 24, 2012.
- ^ 2009 General Election Winners of County Offices Middlesex County, New Jersey Department of State, February 22, 2011. Accessed January 24, 2012.
- ^ 2010 General Election Winners of County Offices Middlesex County, New Jersey Department of State, December 29, 2009. Accessed January 24, 2012.
- ^ Racz, Gene. "Rafano, Rios re-elected to Middlesex County Freeholder leadership posts", Courier News, January 6, 2012. Accessed January 24, 2012. "The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders re-elected Chris Rafano as director and Ron Rios as deputy director for 2012 at its annual reorganization meeting on Friday afternoon. The meeting, conducted at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Middlesex County College, also saw newly elected Freeholders Carol Barrett Bellante and Charles E. Tomaro sworn in for full three-year terms following their victories in the November general election."
- ^ Data for the South Plainfield Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 7, 2011.
- ^ Assembly Member Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 12, 2007.
- ^ Jordan, Chris. "Jonas Brothers bring tour to Izod Center", Home News Tribune, March 11, 2009. Accessed January 15, 2011. "The brothers were raised in Wyckoff. Band member Greg Garbowsky is from South Plainfield."
- ^ Cirianni, Rosa. "South Plainfield man hopes to take home Emmy", Home News Tribune, July 25, 1999. Accessed January 15, 2011.
- ^ Junior, Chris M. "Jersey Groove", Courier-News, May 21, 2000. Accessed January 15, 2011. "Michelle Visage grew up in South Plainfield."
[edit] External links
- South Plainfield Home Page
- South Plainfield Public Schools
- South Plainfield Public Schools's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the South Plainfield Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- South Plainfield Public Library
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