North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

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2020 Population

113,969

0.329% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.9

2.31% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

6.19%

9.58% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$95,837

5.51% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$352,300

0.0568% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

60,157

0.762% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ had a population of 114k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $95,837. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ declined from 114,345 to 113,969, a −0.329% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,830 to $95,837, a 5.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), White (Hispanic) (14.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.01%).

38.1% 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.

87.7% 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 2020) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (0 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $352,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 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.

Population & Diversity

North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 114k people, from which 87.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 29.2% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (33.2k people).

In 2020, there were 3.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.9k people) in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k 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 (21,743 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,375 households), and Gujarati (1,344 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,925

Women

51.7%

55,157

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 114,082 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

87.7%

2020 Citizenship

88.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.7% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 88.3%, 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)
57.9k ± 1.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.02k
White (Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.43k

24.8%

Hispanic Population

28.2k people

24.8% of the people in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are hispanic (28.2k 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
6,249 ± 1,887 people
Colombia
2,907 ± 1,307 people
China
2,274 ± 1,159 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 6,249 North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Colombia with 2,907 and China with 2,274.

Foreign-Born Population

29.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.2k people

27.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

31.2k people

As of 2020, 29.2% of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents (33.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 27.3%, 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
21,743 households (20.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,375 households (3.13%)
Gujarati
1,344 households (1.25%)

38.1% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 20.2% 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
1,220 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
447 ± 180
Korea
339 ± 120

North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ employs 60.2k people. The largest industries in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,627 people), Construction (3,589 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,559 people), and the highest paying industries are Administration of human resource programs ($248,074), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($179,479), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($169,369).

Males in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,353. The income inequality in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, 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

60.2k

2020 Value

0.762%

1 Year growth

± 0.762%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.762%, from 59.7k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (2,059 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,720 people), and Cashiers (1,481 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2020 Value

0.762%

1 Year growth

± 0.762%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.762%, from 59.7k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,627 people), Construction (3,589 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,559 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

$57,701

Median earning men ± $4,390

$43,303

Median earning women ± $2,351

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($99,868), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,470), and Manufacturing ($84,315).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($71,831), Information ($67,600), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,964).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ awarded 83 degrees. The student population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 107 male students and 86 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (28 and 34.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26 and 31.7%), Black or African American (18 and 22%), and Asian (5 and 6.1%).

The largest universities in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield (83 and 100%) and Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ are General Cosmetology (32 and 38.6%), Barbering (21 and 25.3%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (17 and 20.5%).

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 2020 in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 95.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 193 (55.4% men and 44.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 193 students enrolled in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, 55.4% men and 44.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 113 records, of which 23.9% were women and 76.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
32 degree-majors awarded
Barbering
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Somerset County (Central)--North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was General Cosmetology with 32 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
0 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield with 83 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ, which is 0.431 times less than the 58 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 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 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.988% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.19% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (23.2k), Bachelors Degree (21.3k), and Some college (16.1k).

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 $352,300 in 2020, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $352,100 to $352,300, a 0.0568% increase. The homeownership rate in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 29.1 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 $95,837. In 2020, 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 $157,926, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $151,626 and $149,370.

Housing

Property

$352,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,024

$27,113

Median Property Taxes

±$950

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

66.6%

Homeownership

2020

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 66.6% of the housing units in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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 2020, 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 $157,926, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $151,626 and $149,370.

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.

$95,837

Median Household Income

± $3,738

40.7k

Number of Households

± 1,490

In 2020, the median household income of the 40.7k households in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew to $95,837 from the previous year's value of $90,830.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

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

0.462

2019 Wage GINI in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ

In 2020, the income inequality in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.06% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2020

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (6.49%)

In 2020, 77% of workers in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (6.49%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.73% 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

6.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ (6.98k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

91.7% of the population of North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 60.5% on employee plans, 9.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.287% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.3%

Uninsured

60.5%

Employer Coverage

9.4%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.287%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Plainfield & Somerville Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew by 5.83% from 7.84% to 8.3%.

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.