Economy & Jobs — North Plainfield, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $87,349 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$95,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,096 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,495 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Retail | 15.7% |
| Professional | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 301 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 295 |
| Fast Food | 289 |
| Dental Offices | 232 |
| Beauty Salons | 158 |
| Law Offices | 158 |
| Real Estate Offices | 116 |
| Insurance Agencies | 116 |
| Commercial Banks | 108 |
| Child Day Care | 89 |
| Accounting Firms | 83 |
| Fitness Centers | 79 |
| Coffee Shops | 76 |
| Auto Repair | 73 |
| Grocery Stores | 62 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
