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Coordinates: 40°34′28″N 74°24′53″W / 40.574413°N 74.4148°W / 40.574413; -74.4148
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South Plainfield, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of South Plainfield
CSX Train Q410 going through the Metuchen Road Crossing in South Plainfield in 2005
CSX Train Q410 going through the Metuchen Road Crossing in South Plainfield in 2005
Motto: 
Vision - Family - Industry
Map of South Plainfield in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of South Plainfield in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Coordinates: 40°34′28″N 74°24′53″W / 40.574413°N 74.4148°W / 40.574413; -74.4148[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
IncorporatedApril 6, 1926
Government
[7]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorMatthew P. Anesh (R, term ends December 31, 2022)[3][4]
 • AdministratorGlenn Cullen[5]
 • Municipal clerkAmy Antonides[6]
Area
[8]
 • Total
8.33 sq mi (21.58 km2)
 • Land8.30 sq mi (21.49 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)  0.40%
 • Rank228th of 566 in state
12th of 25 in county[1]
Elevation
[9]
82 ft (25 m)
Population
 (2010)[10][11][12]
 • Total
23,385
 • Estimate 
(2019)[13]
24,052
 • Rank106th of 566 in state
12th of 25 in county[14]
 • Density2,899.23/sq mi (1,119.38/km2)
  • Rank17th of 25 in county[14]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07080[15][16]
Area code(s)732 and 908[17]
FIPS code3402369390[1][18][19]
GNIS feature ID0885402[1][20]
Websitewww.southplainfieldnj.com

South Plainfield is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 23,385,[10][11][12] reflecting an increase of 1,575 (+7.2%) from the 21,810 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,321 (+6.4%) from the 20,489 counted in the 1990 Census.[21]

South Plainfield was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1926, from portions of Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum passed on April 6, 1926.[22] The borough's name derives from Plainfield, which derived its name from a local estate[23] or from its scenic location.[24]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 8.361 square miles (21.653 km2), including 8.327 square miles (21.566 km2) of land and 0.034 square miles (0.087 km2) of water (0.40%).[1][2]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Avon Park, Hadley Airport, Holly Park and Samptown.[citation needed][25]

The borough is bordered by Piscataway Township on the south and west, Edison Township on the east, both in Middlesex County, and Plainfield on the north and Scotch Plains both in Union County.[26][27][28]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19305,047—
19405,3796.6%
19508,00848.9%
196017,879123.3%
197021,14218.3%
198020,512−3.0%
199020,489−0.1%
200021,8106.4%
201023,3857.2%
2019 (est.)24,052[13]2.9%
Population sources:1930[29]
1930-1990[30] 2000[31][32] 2010[10][11][12]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $92,263 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,066) and the median family income was $98,913 (+/- $4,289). Males had a median income of $61,480 (+/- $7,597) versus $48,639 (+/- $4,924) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,495 (+/- $1,546). About 2.7% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.[33]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[18] there were 21,810 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.[31][32]

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.[31][32]

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.[31][32]

The median income for a household in the borough was $67,466, and the median income for a family was $72,745. 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.[31][32]

Economy

Tumi Inc., is a manufacturer of suitcases and bags for travel that was founded in 1975 by Charlie Clifford after serving in Peru with the Peace Corps.[34]

PTC Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of small molecule, orally administered treatments for orphan diseases.[35]

Jem Records (also known as JEM Records) was a record label that existed from 1970 to 1988, at the time principally known as the parent company of Passport Records; The label was resurrected in 2013 as Jem Recordings.[36]

Sports

The Plainfield Curling Club is a curling club that owns and operates the only dedicated curling facility in New Jersey. Established in 1963, the club's two-sheet structure was completed in 1967.[37]

Government

Local government

South Plainfield is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 of 565 municipalities statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[38] The governing body is comprised of a Mayor and a Borough Council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[7] The Borough form of government used by South Plainfield is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[39][40]

As of 2020, the Mayor of South Plainfield is Republican Matthew P. Anesh, whose term of office ends December 31, 2022.[3] Members of the South Plainfield Borough Council are Council President Christine Noonan Faustini (R, 2020), Robert A. Bengivenga Jr. (R, 2021), Melanie McCann-Mott (R, 2022), Peter D. Smith (R, 2022), Derryck C. White (R, 2020) and Joseph Wolak (R, 2021).[41][42][43][44][45][46]

Federal, state and county representation

South Plainfield is located in the 6th Congressional District[47] and is part of New Jersey's 18th state legislative district[11][48][49] Prior to the 2010 Census, South Plainfield had been part of the 7th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[50]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch).[51][52] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031)[53][54]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 18th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield) and in the General Assembly by Robert Karabinchak (D, Edison) and Sterley Stanley (D, East Brunswick).[55]

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Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 14,119 registered voters in South Plainfield, of which 4,368 (30.9%) were registered as Democrats, 2,235 (15.8%) were registered as Republicans and 7,511 (53.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 5 voters registered to other parties.[56]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 57.9% of the vote (5,720 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.9% (4,043 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (114 votes), among the 9,974 ballots cast by the borough's 14,424 registered voters (97 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 69.1%.[57][58] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 53.4% of the vote (5,723 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 44.7% (4,797 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (110 votes), among the 10,720 ballots cast by the borough's 14,454 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.2%.[59] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 49.9% of the vote (4,893 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 49.0% (4,808 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (67 votes), among the 9,803 ballots cast by the borough's 13,191 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.3.[60]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 63.7% of the vote (3,950 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.2% (2,186 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (68 votes), among the 6,289 ballots cast by the borough's 14,512 registered voters (85 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.3%.[61][62] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 51.6% of the vote (3,616 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 39.0% (2,736 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.6% (534 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (55 votes), among the 7,010 ballots cast by the borough's 14,053 registered voters, yielding a 49.9% turnout.[63]

Education

The South Plainfield Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[64] As of the 2017–18 school year, the district, comprising seven schools, had an enrollment of 3,402 students and 270.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.6:1.[65] The schools in the district (with 2017-18 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics).[66] are Franklin Elementary School[67] (240 students; in grades K-4), John F. Kennedy Elementary School[68] (273; PreK-4), John E. Riley Elementary School[69] (328; PreK-4), Roosevelt Elementary School[70] (412; PreK-4), Grant School[71] (521; 5-6), South Plainfield Middle School[72] (560; 7-8) and South Plainfield High School[73] (1,029; 9-12).[74][75]

Holy Savior Academy is a Catholic school serving students in preschool through eighth grade that operates under the supervision of Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen.[76]

Al-Minhaal Academy is a private Islamic school serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.[77]

Lincoln Technical Institute's campus in South Plainfield (formerly known as Engine City Technical Institute) is an accredited, diesel technology school that was established in 1969 as a training center to accommodate the need for diesel mechanics.[78]

Transportation

Roads and highways

View north along I-287 in South Plainfield

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 108.02 miles (173.84 km) of roadways, of which 96.48 miles (155.27 km) were maintained by the municipality, 9.66 miles (15.55 km) by Middlesex County and 1.88 miles (3.03 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[79]

Interstate 287 passes through in the southern area of the borough for almost 2 miles (3.2 km), including exits 4 and 5.[80] The New Jersey Turnpike is accessible in neighboring Edison Township (via I-287).

The major county roads that pass through include CR 501 (New Durham Road) along the southern border with Piscataway Township,[81] CR 529 (Stelton Road) along the southwestern border with Piscataway[82] and CR 531 (Park Avenue) along the east side of the borough, from Edison Township to the south to Plainfield to the north.[83]

Public transportation

NJ Transit provided bus service between the borough and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 114 route, to Newark on the 65 route and local service on the 819 line.[84]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from South Plainfield, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with South Plainfield include:

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