Scotch Plains
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Scotch Plains Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 22,732
- Land Area (2000): 23.519 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.035 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 908
- Alias(es) (2003): SCOTCH PLAINS
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 23,257 | 2002 | 23,207 | 2005 | 23,077 |
2000 | 23,838 | 2003 | 5,250 | 2006 | 23,230 |
2001 | 22,921 | 2004 | 23,106 | 2007 | 23,143 |
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Houses (2000): 8,479
Scotch Plains Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 4,474
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $126,996,000 / $27,475,000
Scotch Plains Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 987 | 15.94% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 625 | 10.09% |
3. | Construction | 408 | 6.59% |
4. | Health Care | 383 | 6.18% |
5. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 311 | 5.02% |
6. | Public Administration | 293 | 4.73% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 241 | 3.89% |
8. | Chemical Manufacturing | 231 | 3.73% |
9. | Educational Services | 226 | 3.65% |
10. | Accommodation and Food Services | 128 | 2.07% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 113 | 1.82% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 112 | 1.81% |
13. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 102 | 1.65% |
14. | Repair and Maintenance | 102 | 1.65% |
15. | Other Transportation | 98 | 1.58% |
16. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 96 | 1.55% |
17. | Department and Other General Stores | 91 | 1.47% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 90 | 1.45% |
19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 82 | 1.32% |
20. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 75 | 1.21% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 807 | 15.15% |
2. | Health Care | 755 | 14.17% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 587 | 11.02% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 495 | 9.29% |
5. | Chemical Manufacturing | 249 | 4.67% |
6. | Public Administration | 198 | 3.72% |
7. | Social Assistance | 168 | 3.15% |
8. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 153 | 2.87% |
9. | Accommodation and Food Services | 133 | 2.50% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 132 | 2.48% |
11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 131 | 2.46% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 129 | 2.42% |
13. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 123 | 2.31% |
14. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 96 | 1.80% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 93 | 1.75% |
16. | Construction | 59 | 1.11% |
17. | Info Services and Data Processing | 58 | 1.09% |
18. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 58 | 1.09% |
19. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 57 | 1.07% |
20. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 55 | 1.03% |
Scotch Plains Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 606 | 9.79% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 433 | 6.99% |
3. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 337 | 5.44% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 306 | 4.94% |
5. | Top Executives | 238 | 3.84% |
6. | Engineers | 225 | 3.63% |
7. | Lawyers | 201 | 3.25% |
8. | Business Operations Specialists | 194 | 3.13% |
9. | Accountants and Auditors | 178 | 2.87% |
10. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 172 | 2.78% |
11. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 161 | 2.60% |
12. | Other Office and Admin Support | 161 | 2.60% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 144 | 2.33% |
14. | Law Enforcement Workers | 141 | 2.28% |
15. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 120 | 1.94% |
16. | Physicians and Surgeons | 119 | 1.92% |
17. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 113 | 1.82% |
18. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 110 | 1.78% |
19. | Other Health Occupations | 105 | 1.70% |
20. | Media and Communications Workers | 102 | 1.65% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 398 | 7.47% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 343 | 6.44% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 319 | 5.99% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 306 | 5.74% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 276 | 5.18% |
6. | Computer Specialists | 241 | 4.52% |
7. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 195 | 3.66% |
8. | Business Operations Specialists | 193 | 3.62% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 189 | 3.55% |
10. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 181 | 3.40% |
11. | Accountants and Auditors | 176 | 3.30% |
12. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 167 | 3.13% |
13. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 144 | 2.70% |
14. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 134 | 2.52% |
15. | Therapists | 115 | 2.16% |
16. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 107 | 2.01% |
17. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 104 | 1.95% |
18. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 101 | 1.90% |
19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 100 | 1.88% |
20. | Life and Physical Scientists | 97 | 1.82% |
Scotch Plains Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 10,265 | 58.51% |
15-35 hours | 1,724 | 9.83% |
1-14 hours | 668 | 3.81% |
No regular hours | 4,887 | 27.86% |
Scotch Plains Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 164 | 1.51% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 169 | 1.56% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 169 | 1.56% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 574 | 5.29% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,210 | 11.15% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,812 | 16.70% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,995 | 18.39% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,820 | 16.78% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,011 | 9.32% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 741 | 6.83% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 227 | 2.09% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 172 | 1.59% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 341 | 3.14% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 443 | 4.08% |
Scotch Plains Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 194 | 1.79% |
5-9 | 830 | 7.65% |
10-14 | 1,230 | 11.34% |
15-19 | 1,209 | 11.14% |
20-24 | 1,427 | 13.15% |
25-29 | 691 | 6.37% |
30-34 | 1,299 | 11.97% |
35-39 | 468 | 4.31% |
40-44 | 513 | 4.73% |
45-59 | 1,086 | 10.01% |
60-89 | 1,263 | 11.64% |
At least 90 | 638 | 5.88% |
Scotch Plains Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 75 | 0.69% | 5,506 | 50.76% |
30-44 | 59 | 0.54% | 2,221 | 20.47% |
45-59 | 100 | 0.92% | 986 | 9.09% |
At least 60 | 1,125 | 10.37% | 776 | 7.15% |
Scotch Plains Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 15 | 0.13% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 798 | 7.05% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 8,551 | 75.55% |
Motorcycle | 17 | 0.15% |
Other | 43 | 0.38% |
Public transportation | 1,359 | 12.01% |
Walked | 65 | 0.57% |
Worked at home | 471 | 4.16% |
Scotch Plains Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 8,338 (22,594 people)
Families (2000): 6,277 (19,856 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,947
People at same address in 1995: 13,577
Scotch Plains Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 272 | 3.26% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 153 | 1.83% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 229 | 2.75% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 287 | 3.44% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 199 | 2.39% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 353 | 4.23% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 208 | 2.49% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 237 | 2.84% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 284 | 3.41% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 590 | 7.08% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,001 | 12.01% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,283 | 15.39% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 995 | 11.93% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 647 | 7.76% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 712 | 8.54% |
$200,000 or more | 888 | 10.65% |
Scotch Plains Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,737 | 20.80% |
Family, 2 people | 2,312 | 27.69% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 281 | 3.37% |
Family, 3 people | 1,568 | 18.78% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 28 | 0.34% |
Family, 4 people | 1,589 | 19.03% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 6 | 0.07% |
Family, 5 people | 583 | 6.98% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 3 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 167 | 2.00% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 72 | 0.86% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 2 | 0.02% |
Scotch Plains Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 7,048 | 29.15% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,907 | 20.29% |
Public Assistance | 131 | 0.54% |
Retirement | 1,359 | 5.62% |
Self Employment | 784 | 3.24% |
Social Security | 2,125 | 8.79% |
Supplemental Security | 160 | 0.66% |
Wage / Salary | 6,888 | 28.48% |
Other | 780 | 3.23% |
Scotch Plains Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 2,723 | 49.86% |
With children under 18 | 2,738 | 50.14% |
Scotch Plains Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 361 | 4.29% |
Married | 5,687 | 67.61% |
Never Married | 2,029 | 24.12% |
Widowed | 334 | 3.97% |
Scotch Plains Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 597 | 6.36% |
Married | 5,733 | 61.08% |
Never Married | 2,107 | 22.45% |
Widowed | 949 | 10.11% |
Scotch Plains Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Education Information Back to top
Scotch Plains Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 469 | 2.75% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 929 | 5.46% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 3,506 | 20.59% |
Some college, no degree | 3,101 | 18.21% |
Associate degree | 828 | 4.86% |
Bachelors degree | 5,016 | 29.46% |
Graduate or professional degree | 3,180 | 18.67% |
Scotch Plains Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 148 | 0.65% | 506 | 2.23% | 654 | 2.88% |
Kindergarten | 255 | 1.12% | 105 | 0.46% | 360 | 1.58% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,105 | 4.86% | 258 | 1.13% | 1,363 | 6.00% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,084 | 4.77% | 107 | 0.47% | 1,191 | 5.24% |
Grades 9-12 | 856 | 3.77% | 182 | 0.80% | 1,038 | 4.57% |
Undergrad college | 433 | 1.90% | 216 | 0.95% | 649 | 2.86% |
Graduate or professional school | 193 | 0.85% | 190 | 0.84% | 383 | 1.68% |
Total | 4,074 | 17.92% | 1,564 | 6.88% | 5,638 | 24.80% |
Scotch Plains Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 583
Scotch Plains Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Public Benefits Information Back to top
Scotch Plains Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 21,915 | 97.02% |
Below Poverty Level | 674 | 2.98% |
Scotch Plains Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Criminal Information Back to top
Scotch Plains Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 0.430 | 0.129 | 0.000 | 0.172 | 0.731 | 0.000 | 2.494 | 9.245 | 0.688 | 12.426 |
2000 | 0.419 | 0.210 | 0.000 | 0.461 | 1.091 | 0.000 | 2.307 | 9.816 | 0.797 | 12.921 |
2001 | 0.131 | 0.087 | 0.000 | 0.262 | 0.480 | 0.000 | 2.923 | 10.733 | 1.265 | 14.921 |
2002 | 0.172 | 0.043 | 0.000 | 0.689 | 0.905 | 0.000 | 1.637 | 9.997 | 0.388 | 12.022 |
2003 | 0.190 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.190 | 0.381 | 0.000 | 4.000 | 13.143 | 0.762 | 17.905 |
2004 | 0.346 | 0.043 | 0.043 | 0.433 | 0.866 | 0.000 | 1.948 | 8.136 | 0.909 | 10.993 |
2005 | 0.390 | 0.087 | 0.000 | 0.303 | 0.780 | 0.000 | 2.990 | 7.627 | 0.737 | 11.353 |
2006 | 0.517 | 0.086 | 0.000 | 0.430 | 1.033 | 0.043 | 2.023 | 9.901 | 0.775 | 12.699 |
2007 | 0.821 | 0.130 | 0.000 | 0.259 | 1.210 | 0.086 | 1.858 | 8.037 | 0.302 | 10.197 |
Scotch Plains Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 7 | 43 |
2005 | 7 | 44 |
2006 | 7 | 44 |
2007 | 7 | 45 |
Scotch Plains Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 306 |
2000 | 334 |
2001 | 353 |
2002 | 300 |
Scotch Plains Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Scotch Plains Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,432 | 15.10% |
10-19 Years | 2,624 | 11.54% |
20-29 Years | 1,988 | 8.75% |
30-39 Years | 3,958 | 17.41% |
40-49 Years | 3,802 | 16.73% |
50-59 Years | 2,759 | 12.14% |
60-69 Years | 1,791 | 7.88% |
70-79 Years | 1,559 | 6.86% |
80-89 Years | 723 | 3.18% |
90+ Years | 96 | 0.42% |
Scotch Plains Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 10,890 | 47.91% |
Female | 11,842 | 52.09% |
Scotch Plains Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 17,335 | 76.26% |
African-American | 2,532 | 11.14% |
Asian | 1,638 | 7.21% |
Hispanic/Latino | 895 | 3.94% |
Multiracial | 284 | 1.25% |
Other Race | 30 | 0.13% |
Amerindian | 16 | 0.07% |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Scotch Plains Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Italian | 5,124 | 21.85% |
2. | Irish | 4,153 | 17.71% |
3. | German | 3,057 | 13.03% |
4. | Polish | 2,286 | 9.75% |
5. | English | 1,426 | 6.08% |
6. | Russian | 1,211 | 5.16% |
7. | United States Or American | 671 | 2.86% |
8. | French Non-Basque | 336 | 1.43% |
9. | Hungarian | 329 | 1.40% |
10. | Dutch | 309 | 1.32% |
Scotch Plains Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 17,220 | 81.98% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 811 | 3.86% |
3. | Italian | 442 | 2.10% |
4. | Chinese | 378 | 1.80% |
5. | Tagalog | 264 | 1.26% |
6. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 200 | 0.95% |
7. | Arabic | 177 | 0.84% |
8. | Gujarathi | 161 | 0.77% |
9. | German | 160 | 0.76% |
10. | Other Asian | 145 | 0.69% |
Scotch Plains Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 19,155 | 84.26% |
Naturalized immigrant | 2,083 | 9.16% |
Not a citizen | 1,494 | 6.57% |
Scotch Plains Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Scotch Plains Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
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