Scotch Plains, New Jersey
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Scotch Plains is a census-designated place located in Union County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 22,732.
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Geography
Scotch Plains is located at 40°38'18" North, 74°22'26" West (40.638252, -74.373914)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.5 km² (9.1 mi²). 23.5 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.
Demographics
According to the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 22,732 people, 8,349 households, and 6,295 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 966.6/km² (2,503.3/mi²). There are 8,479 housing units at an average density of 360.5/km² (933.7/mi²). The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.16.
The racial composition of the CDP:
- 78.88% White
- 11.30% African American
- 7.25% Asian
- 3.94% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
- 0.95% from other races
- 0.09% Native American
- 0.01% Pacific Islander
- 1.52% from two or more races
Almost 95% of all Scotch Plains residents are skits or have skit ancestry.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $81,599, and the median income for a family is $96,238. The per capita income for the CDP is $39,913. Males have a median income of $63,648 versus $43,714 for females. 3.0% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
High Schools
Scotch Plains home to three high schools and a vocational school. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is the main public school for both Scotch Plains and Fanwood, serving nearly 1300 students. The Union County Magnet School is also based in Scotch Plains. The Magnet School is publicly funded by the combined taxes of Union County towns and townships. It has approximately 260 students, of whom must apply to enter the school. Union Catholic Regional High School, a private school, serves residents of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, and the surrounding community. (most often abbreviated by the letters UC). de:Scotch Plains