Plainsboro Center, NJ

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Plainsboro Center Overview

2,766
TOTAL POPULATION
1,587
MALE POPULATION
1,179
FEMALE POPULATION
134.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
74.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$72,247
PER CAPITA INCOME
$150,040
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$112,629
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.30
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,766
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
77.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Plainsboro Center

The most populous races in Plainsboro Center are White / Caucasian (1,308 | 47.3%), Asian (1,168 | 42.2%), and Black / African American (208 | 7.5%).
Race in Plainsboro Center
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,16842.2%
Black / African American2087.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino792.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,30847.3%
Two or more Races592.1%
Some other Race230.8%
Total2,766100.0%

Ancestry in Plainsboro Center

The most populous ancestries reported in Plainsboro Center are Thai (906 | 32.8%), Irish (201 | 7.3%), German (197 | 7.1%), Indian (Asian) (177 | 6.4%), and Russian (159 | 5.8%), together accounting for 59.3% of all Plainsboro Center residents.
Ancestry in Plainsboro Center
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1023.7%
British632.3%
Burmese752.7%
Canadian260.9%
Cuban491.8%
Dutch692.5%
Eastern European230.8%
European451.6%
French381.4%
French Canadian331.2%
German1977.1%
Hungarian200.7%
Indian (Asian)1776.4%
Irish2017.3%
Italian823.0%
Korean421.5%
Latvian140.5%
Polish411.5%
Puerto Rican301.1%
Romanian501.8%
Russian1595.8%
Scotch-Irish230.8%
Scottish752.7%
Swiss190.7%
Thai90632.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian311.1%
Ukrainian240.9%
Welsh471.7%
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Immigrants in Plainsboro Center

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plainsboro Center came from Asia (919 | 33.2%), India (677 | 24.5%), South Central Asia (677 | 24.5%), Europe (264 | 9.5%), and Eastern Asia (217 | 7.9%), together accounting for 99.6% of all Plainsboro Center residents.
Immigrants in Plainsboro Center
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia91933.2%
Belarus250.9%
Canada180.6%
Caribbean311.1%
China1425.1%
Eastern Asia2177.9%
Eastern Europe2147.7%
England311.1%
Europe2649.5%
India67724.5%
Korea752.7%
Latin America311.1%
Latvia140.5%
Netherlands190.7%
Northern Europe311.1%
Philippines180.6%
Romania501.8%
Russia1154.2%
South Central Asia67724.5%
South Eastern Asia250.9%
Taiwan271.0%
Trinidad and Tobago311.1%
Ukraine100.4%
Vietnam70.3%
Western Europe190.7%
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Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center

Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center

The most populous age groups in Plainsboro Center are 25 to 29 Years (324 | 20.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (134 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years95 (6.0%)91 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years146 (9.2%)23 (1.9%)
10 to 14 Years18 (1.1%)113 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years27 (1.7%)45 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years17 (1.1%)19 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Years324 (20.4%)79 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years160 (10.1%)134 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Years99 (6.2%)106 (9.0%)
40 to 44 Years204 (12.9%)100 (8.5%)
45 to 49 Years153 (9.6%)20 (1.7%)
50 to 54 Years81 (5.1%)98 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years78 (4.9%)50 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years84 (5.3%)63 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years52 (3.3%)45 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years14 (0.9%)51 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)24 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years18 (1.1%)84 (7.1%)
85 Years and over17 (1.1%)34 (2.9%)
Total1,587 (100.0%)1,179 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plainsboro Center

Median Family Size in Plainsboro Center

Median Family Size in Plainsboro Center
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple532 (90.9%)3.21
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother53 (9.1%)2.08
Total Families585 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Plainsboro Center

Median Household Size in Plainsboro Center
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple532 (36.5%)3.21
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother53 (3.6%)2.08
Non-family871 (59.8%)1.09
Total Households1,456 (100.0%)1.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center

Out of a total of 1,456 households in Plainsboro Center, 585 (40.2%) are family households, while 871 (59.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 220, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 799.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-799 (54.9%)
2-Person Households220 (15.1%)72 (5.0%)
3-Person Households215 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households103 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households21 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total585 (40.2%)871 (59.8%)

Female Fertility in Plainsboro Center

Fertility by Age in Plainsboro Center

Average fertility rate in Plainsboro Center is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)78.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Plainsboro Center

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plainsboro Center
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree18 (100.0%)57.0
Total18 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainsboro Center
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Plainsboro Center

Income Overview in Plainsboro Center

Per Capita Income in Plainsboro Center is $72,247, while median incomes of families and households are $150,040 and $112,629 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,766$72,247
Median Family Income585$150,040
Mean Family Income585$186,001
Median Household Income1,456$112,629
Mean Household Income1,456$135,036
Income Deficit585$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,76640.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,76660.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7660.30

Earnings by Sex in Plainsboro Center

Average Earnings in Plainsboro Center are $101,612, $111,450 for men and $66,875 for women, a difference of 40.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Plainsboro Center
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,232 (68.4%)$111,450
Female568 (31.6%)$66,875
Total1,800 (100.0%)$101,612

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainsboro Center

The most common earnings brackets in Plainsboro Center are $100,000+ for men (852 | 69.2%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (130 | 22.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainsboro Center
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)41 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99934 (2.8%)23 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (2.2%)20 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)37 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)21 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)19 (3.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)18 (3.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (0.9%)25 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99976 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (0.3%)50 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (2.1%)130 (22.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999174 (14.1%)87 (15.3%)
$100,000+852 (69.2%)97 (17.1%)
Total1,232 (100.0%)568 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center

Average earnings in Plainsboro Center are $111,912 for men and $67,063 for women, a difference of 40.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,500, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $111,618. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,639, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $67,458.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$117,500$67,639
Graduate Degree$111,618$67,458
Total$111,912$67,063

Family Income in Plainsboro Center

Family Income Brackets in Plainsboro Center

According to the Plainsboro Center family income data, there are 240 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Plainsboro Center
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999325.5%
$50,000 to $74,999488.2%
$75,000 to $99,999356.0%
$100,000 to $149,99917730.3%
$150,000 to $199,999539.1%
$200,000+24041.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainsboro Center

3-person families (215 | 36.7%) account for the highest median family income in Plainsboro Center with $185,625 per family, while 3-person families (215 | 36.7%) have the highest median income of $61,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainsboro Center
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families220 (37.6%)$0
3-Person Families215 (36.7%)$185,625
4-Person Families103 (17.6%)$132,679
5-Person Families26 (4.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families21 (3.6%)$0
Total585 (100.0%)$150,040

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainsboro Center

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainsboro Center
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners41 (7.0%)$0
1 Earner142 (24.3%)$105,326
2 Earners380 (65.0%)$185,682
3+ Earners22 (3.8%)$0
Total585 (100.0%)$150,040

Household Income in Plainsboro Center

Household Income Brackets in Plainsboro Center

With 785 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Plainsboro Center, accounting for 53.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Plainsboro Center
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000221.5%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999453.1%
$35,000 to $49,999684.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991027.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991409.6%
$100,000 to $149,99978553.9%
$150,000 to $199,999523.6%
$200,000+24016.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plainsboro Center

The median household income in Plainsboro Center is $112,629, with the highest median household income of $120,217 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 422 households (29.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plainsboro Center
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years788 (54.1%)$113,333
45 to 64 Years422 (29.0%)$120,217
65+ Years227 (15.6%)$43,162
Total1,456 (100.0%)$112,629

Poverty in Plainsboro Center

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (1.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center

According to the poverty statistics in Plainsboro Center, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years95 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years129 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years18 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years17 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years484 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years303 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years234 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years162 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years66 (100.0%)74 (77.1%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)
Total1,587 (100.0%)1,157 (98.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainsboro Center

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainsboro Center
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total532 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainsboro Center

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainsboro Center
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plainsboro Center

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plainsboro Center
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Plainsboro Center

Employment by Class of Employer in Plainsboro Center

Among the 1,700 employed individuals in Plainsboro Center, private company employees (1,271 | 74.8%), not-for-profit organizations (307 | 18.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (43 | 2.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plainsboro Center
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,27174.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)432.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)372.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations30718.1%
Local Government Employees422.5%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,700100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plainsboro Center

According to the labor force statistics for Plainsboro Center, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,267), 77.9% or 1,766 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.3% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years52 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years363 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years272 (92.5%)28 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years471 (92.5%)20 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years305 (86.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years105 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years136 (92.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,766 (77.9%)48 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center

According to labor force statistics for Plainsboro Center, 90.1% of individuals (1,652) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,833) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 48 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 1,584 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.0% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma31 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree37 (71.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,584 (91.7%)52 (3.0%)
Total1,652 (90.1%)53 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plainsboro Center are Computers, Engineering & Science (416 | 24.2%), Computers & Mathematics (317 | 18.4%), Management (306 | 17.8%), Community & Social Service (244 | 14.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (186 | 10.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plainsboro Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plainsboro Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (88.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (80.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.0%), and Community & Social Service (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Management245 (80.1%)61 (19.9%)
Business & Financial117 (88.0%)16 (12.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science321 (77.2%)95 (22.8%)
Computers & Mathematics256 (80.8%)61 (19.2%)
Architecture & Engineering44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science21 (38.2%)34 (61.8%)
Community & Social Service 64 (26.2%)180 (73.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library58 (31.2%)128 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (15.0%)34 (85.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating28 (46.7%)32 (53.3%)
Health Technologists28 (46.7%)32 (53.3%)
Total (Category)775 (66.9%)384 (33.1%)
Total (Overall)1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plainsboro Center are Security & Protection (33 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (33 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Plainsboro Center

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plainsboro Center are Sales & Related (273 | 15.9%), and Office & Administration (173 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plainsboro Center

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related237 (86.8%)36 (13.2%)
Office & Administration96 (55.5%)77 (44.5%)
Total (Category)333 (74.7%)113 (25.3%)
Total (Overall)1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plainsboro Center

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plainsboro Center are , and Production (80 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plainsboro Center

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plainsboro Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Production57 (71.3%)23 (28.7%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (71.3%)23 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainsboro Center

Employment Industries in Plainsboro Center

The major employment industries in Plainsboro Center include Professional & Scientific (482 | 28.1%), Manufacturing (298 | 17.3%), Educational Services (280 | 16.3%), Finance & Insurance (165 | 9.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (162 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Plainsboro Center

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainsboro Center

The Plainsboro Center industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plainsboro Center
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing267 (89.6%)31 (10.4%)
Wholesale Trade8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information79 (67.5%)38 (32.5%)
Finance & Insurance91 (55.1%)74 (44.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific375 (77.8%)107 (22.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services142 (50.7%)138 (49.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance130 (80.2%)32 (19.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total1,198 (69.7%)520 (30.3%)

Education in Plainsboro Center

School Enrollment in Plainsboro Center

The most common levels of schooling among the 500 students in Plainsboro Center are middle school (131 | 26.2%), elementary school (105 | 21.0%), and graduate / professional (85 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Plainsboro Center
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6012.0%
Kindergarten479.4%
Elementary School10521.0%
Middle School13126.2%
High School479.4%
College / Undergraduate255.0%
Graduate / Professional8517.0%
Total500100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plainsboro Center

Out of a total of 500 students who are enrolled in schools in Plainsboro Center, 105 (21.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 395 (79.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 43 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 131 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old152 (89.9%)17 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds40 (58.8%)28 (41.2%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (79.0%)105 (21.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plainsboro Center

Engineering (384 | 19.5%), physical & health sciences (374 | 19.0%), business (285 | 14.5%), computers & mathematics (248 | 12.6%), and liberal arts & history (147 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,969 individuals in Plainsboro Center who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plainsboro Center
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics24812.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1065.4%
Physical & Health Sciences37419.0%
Psychology924.7%
Social Sciences964.9%
Engineering38419.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology291.5%
Business28514.5%
Education552.8%
Literature & Languages412.1%
Liberal Arts & History1477.5%
Visual & Performing Arts351.8%
Communications331.7%
Arts & Humanities442.2%
Total1,969100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plainsboro Center

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainsboro Center

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plainsboro Center are males with 1 vehicle (730, accounting for 60.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (131, making up 145.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainsboro Center
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle47 (3.9%)22 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle730 (60.9%)131 (26.1%)
2 Vehicles337 (28.1%)302 (60.2%)
3 Vehicles84 (7.0%)47 (9.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plainsboro Center

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plainsboro Center are 10 to 14 minutes (174 commuters, 14.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (160 commuters, 13.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (156 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Plainsboro Center
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes181.5%
5 to 9 Minutes12110.4%
10 to 14 Minutes17414.9%
15 to 19 Minutes16013.7%
20 to 24 Minutes15513.3%
25 to 29 Minutes615.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15613.4%
35 to 39 Minutes262.2%
40 to 44 Minutes625.3%
45 to 59 Minutes262.2%
60 to 89 Minutes685.8%
90 or more Minutes14012.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Plainsboro Center

The most common commute times in Plainsboro Center are 30 to 34 minutes (123 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (86 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plainsboro Center
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes101 (12.5%)20 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes88 (10.9%)86 (24.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes89 (11.0%)71 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes93 (11.5%)62 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes31 (3.8%)30 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes123 (15.2%)33 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes26 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes62 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes26 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes49 (6.1%)19 (5.3%)
90 or more Minutes120 (14.8%)20 (5.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plainsboro Center

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plainsboro Center are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (227, 28.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (65, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plainsboro Center
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (6.2%)50 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM227 (28.1%)50 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM72 (8.9%)60 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM76 (9.4%)65 (18.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM161 (19.9%)44 (12.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM123 (15.2%)22 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33 (4.1%)7 (1.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM38 (4.7%)52 (14.5%)
Total808 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Ownership in Plainsboro Center

Of the total 1,456 dwellings in Plainsboro Center, owner-occupied units account for 466 (32.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 990 (68.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plainsboro Center
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46632.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units99068.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,456100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainsboro Center
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household79954.9%
2-Person Household29220.1%
3-Person Household21514.8%
4+ Person Household15010.3%
Total Housing Units1,456100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainsboro Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household185 (23.2%)614 (76.8%)
2-Person Household152 (52.0%)140 (47.9%)
3-Person Household68 (31.6%)147 (68.4%)
4+ Person Household61 (40.7%)89 (59.3%)
Total Housing Units466 (32.0%)990 (68.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainsboro Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma17 (17.0%)83 (83.0%)
College/Associate Degree44 (50.0%)44 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher405 (31.9%)863 (68.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainsboro Center
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years53136.5%
35 to 44 Years27619.0%
45 to 54 Years27218.7%
55 to 64 Years15010.3%
65 to 74 Years996.8%
75 to 84 Years946.5%
85 Years and Over342.3%
Total1,456100.0%

Housing Finances in Plainsboro Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainsboro Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainsboro Center
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied466 (32.0%)$112,350
Renter-Occupied990 (68.0%)$112,672
Average1,456 (100.0%)$112,629

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainsboro Center

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainsboro Center
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (3.6%)52 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (8.8%)61 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (6.4%)110 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999135 (29.0%)650 (65.7%)
$150,000 or more176 (37.8%)117 (11.8%)
Total466 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainsboro Center

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainsboro Center
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49950 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99933 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499107 (23.0%)29 (2.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99989 (19.1%)667 (67.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (6.9%)176 (17.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99997 (20.8%)68 (6.9%)
$3,000 or more58 (12.4%)23 (2.3%)
Total466 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plainsboro Center

Housing Structures in Plainsboro Center

Housing Structures in Plainsboro Center
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33222.8%
Single Unit, Attached815.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24316.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35324.2%
10 or more Apartments44730.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,456100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainsboro Center

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainsboro Center
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached306 (92.2%)26 (7.8%)
Single Unit, Attached60 (74.1%)21 (25.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments50 (20.6%)193 (79.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)353 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments50 (11.2%)397 (88.8%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (32.0%)990 (68.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainsboro Center

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainsboro Center
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)159 (16.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms72 (15.4%)662 (66.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms179 (38.4%)143 (14.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms94 (20.2%)26 (2.6%)
8 or more Rooms121 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainsboro Center

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainsboro Center
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas444 (95.3%)841 (85.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)21 (2.1%)
Electricity22 (4.7%)128 (12.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainsboro Center

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainsboro Center
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)43 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle194 (41.6%)757 (76.5%)
2 Vehicles198 (42.5%)190 (19.2%)
3 or more Vehicles74 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total466 (100.0%)990 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plainsboro Center

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plainsboro Center

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units262204
Median Property Value$428,700$517,500
Median Household Income$110,250$100
Monthly Housing Costs$1,135$58
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999100 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999108 (41.2%)98 (48.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (5.3%)57 (27.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99940 (15.3%)49 (24.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (7.2%)18 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (22.9%)11 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more76 (29.0%)75 (36.8%)
Total262 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plainsboro Center

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plainsboro Center
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x72 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x54 (20.6%)23 (11.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (3.8%)93 (45.6%)
4.0x or more126 (48.1%)28 (13.7%)
Total262 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainsboro Center
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499212 (80.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plainsboro Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainsboro Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years509 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years264 (96.0%)11 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,755 (99.6%)11 (0.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainsboro Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainsboro Center
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainsboro Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainsboro Center
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00022 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999212 (95.1%)11 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over2,217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainsboro Center

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)203 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)355 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)168 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)565 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)509 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)352 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)264 (96.0%)
65 to 74 Years162 (100.0%)119 (73.5%)
75 Years and over177 (100.0%)76 (42.9%)
Total339 (12.3%)2,611 (94.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainsboro Center

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainsboro Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (17.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (7.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plainsboro Center

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plainsboro Center: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plainsboro Center: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plainsboro Center: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plainsboro Center: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (17.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plainsboro Center: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Plainsboro Center

Computing Device Access in Plainsboro Center

Computing Device Access in Plainsboro Center
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,42798.0%
Smartphone1,38595.1%
Tablet98167.4%
No Computing Device292.0%
Total1,456100.0%

Internet Access in Plainsboro Center

Internet Access in Plainsboro Center
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet151.0%
Broadband Home1,24985.8%
Cellular Data Only714.9%
Satellite Internet231.6%
No Internet986.7%
Total1,456100.0%

Plainsboro Center Summary

Plainsboro Center is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 5,213.

Geography

Plainsboro Center is located at 40 21 17 North 74 35 17 West 40 354722 74 588333

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.945 square miles (5.033 km2), including 1.944 square miles (5.030 km2) of land and 0.001 square miles (0.003 km2) of water (0.05%).

History

Plainsboro Center was originally part of the large area of land known as the Plainsboro Township. The area was first settled in the late 1700s by Dutch and English settlers. The area was known as the "Plains" because of its flat terrain. The area was officially incorporated as Plainsboro Township in 1919.
In the 1950s, the area began to experience rapid growth due to the development of the nearby Princeton University and the surrounding area. This growth led to the creation of the Plainsboro Center CDP in 1980.

Economy

Plainsboro Center is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The area is also home to several corporate offices, including those of Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and Siemens.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,213 people, 1,945 households, and 1,521 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,683.3 per square mile (1,037.2/km2). There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 1,051.2 per square mile (406.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 15.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 1,945 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $90,972, and the median income for a family was $103,972. Males had a median income of $71,972 versus $50,972 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $41,972. About 2.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plainsboro Center?
Total Population of Plainsboro Center is 2,766.
What is the Total Male Population of Plainsboro Center?
Total Male Population of Plainsboro Center is 1,587.
What is the Total Female Population of Plainsboro Center?
Total Female Population of Plainsboro Center is 1,179.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plainsboro Center?
There are 134.61 Males per 100 Females in Plainsboro Center.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plainsboro Center?
There are 74.29 Females per 100 Males in Plainsboro Center.
What is the Median Population Age in Plainsboro Center?
Median Population Age in Plainsboro Center is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plainsboro Center
Average Family Size in Plainsboro Center is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plainsboro Center
Average Household Size in Plainsboro Center is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plainsboro Center?
Per Capita income in Plainsboro Center is $72,247.
What is the Median Family Income in Plainsboro Center?
Median Family Income in Plainsboro Center is $150,040.
What is the Median Household income in Plainsboro Center?
Median Household Income in Plainsboro Center is $112,629.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plainsboro Center?
Income or Wage Gap in Plainsboro Center is 40.0%.
Women in Plainsboro Center earn 60.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plainsboro Center?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plainsboro Center is 0.30.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plainsboro Center?
There are 1,766 People in the Labor Forcein in Plainsboro Center.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plainsboro Center?
77.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Plainsboro Center.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plainsboro Center?
Unemployment Rate in Plainsboro Center is 2.7%.