North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

119,901

5.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.251% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.55%

5.89% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$97,303

1.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$361,300

2.55% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,162

3.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ had a population of 120k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $97,303. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew from 113,969 to 119,901, a 5.2% increase and its median household income grew from $95,837 to $97,303, a 1.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), White (Hispanic) (10.2%), Other (Hispanic) (8.98%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.12%).

39.1% of the households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.5% of the residents in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 degrees awarded in 2021) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (1 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $361,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

Most people in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ borders South Plainfield & Middlesex Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, Summit City & Westfield Town (North) PUMA, NJ, and Plainfield City & Westfield Town (South) PUMA, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 120k people, from which 87.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 29.9% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (35.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Spanish (23,616 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,532 households), and Gujarati (1,524 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,631

Women

51.4%

58,261

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 119,892 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87.5%

2021 Citizenship

87.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.5% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 87.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.4k ± 1.63k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.9k ± 1.01k
White (Hispanic)
12.2k ± 1.3k

24.9%

Hispanic Population

29.9k people

24.9% of the people in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are hispanic (29.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,386 ± 1,909 people
Colombia
3,097 ± 1,349 people
China
2,483 ± 1,211 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 6,386 North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Colombia with 3,097 and China with 2,483.

Foreign-Born Population

29.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35.9k people

29.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.2k people

As of 2021, 29.9% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents (35.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
23,616 households (20.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,532 households (3.11%)
Gujarati
1,524 households (1.34%)

39.1% of the households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 20.8% of the households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,159 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
633 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
299 ± 147

North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Construction (3,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,633 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,911 people), and the highest paying industries are Administration of human resource programs ($230,218), Nondepository credit & related activities ($167,235), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($157,588).

Males in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,217. The income inequality in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,699

Women

47.7%

31,458

Men

52.3%

The workforce of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 60,157 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

3.33%

1 Year growth

± 3.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.33%, from 60.2k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (2,281 people), Retail salespersons (1,638 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,412 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2021 Value

3.33%

1 Year growth

± 3.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.33%, from 60.2k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Construction (3,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,633 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,911 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,966

Median earning men ± $3,644

$47,389

Median earning women ± $3,087

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($111,792), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,902), and Manufacturing ($87,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($77,645), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,700), and Construction ($66,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ awarded 84 degrees. The student population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 99 male students and 137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (30 and 36.6%), followed by White (27 and 32.9%), Black or African American (17 and 20.7%), and Unknown (4 and 4.88%).

The largest universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 and 98.8%) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (1 and 1.19%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are General Cosmetology (23 and 27.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (20 and 23.8%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (20 and 23.8%).

The median tuition cost in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $9,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 236 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 236 students enrolled in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 127 records, of which 33.9% were women and 66.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
23 degrees awarded
Barbering
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
83 degrees awarded
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield with 83 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, which is 0.292 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 30 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.33% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.6k), High School or Equivalent (22.6k), and Some college (16.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $361,300 in 2021, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $352,300 to $361,300, a 2.55% increase. The homeownership rate in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is $97,303. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$361,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,573

$28,974

Median Property Taxes

±$944

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.3%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.3% of the housing units in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,303

Median Household Income

± $3,712

362k

Number of Households

± 3,958

In 2021, the median household income of the 362k households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew to $97,303 from the previous year's value of $95,837.

The following chart displays the households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.8% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.2%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (8.24%)

In 2021, 73.2% of workers in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ (7.78k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 9.74% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.329% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.73%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

9.74%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.329%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew by 5.2% from 8.3% to 8.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.