Plainsboro Center, NJ

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Plainsboro Center

Golf View Manor / Princeton Ivy East

Cranbury Station / Shadow Oaks

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Plainsboro Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

84.7%

Households with Children

33.6%

School Enrollment K-12

473

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.4%
Working Age (35-54): 32.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.1%
Seniors (65+): 12.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.2%
High School / GED: 5.0%
Some College or Associate's: 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 84.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 30.2%
Single Parents: 3.4%
Couples & Adults: 24.7%
Living Alone: 41.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
Asian: 51.8%
Black or African American: 5.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 19.7%
South Asian: 73.0%
Southeast Asian: 4.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 18.3%
Puerto Rican: 36.6%
Cuban: 15.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 12.2%
South American: 9.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 76.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 15.5%
Other Black: 7.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 29.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 22.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 28.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 43.8%
Spanish: 3.7%
European & Indo-European: 24.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 28.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources