Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains: township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
About
Scotch Plains is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,510 and a population density of 1,003 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,138 inhabitants.
The township was created 148 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Scotch Plains
| Population | 24,138 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 07076 |
| Phone Area Codes | 908 |
| Area | 23.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6554,-74.3899 |
| Altitude | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Establishment | March 06, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:58:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,030 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scotch Plains is located at 40°39'19"N 74°23'24"W (40.6553800, -74.3898700). It has 9 neighbors: Berkeley Heights, Clark, Edison, Fanwood, Mountainside, Plainfield, South Plainfield, Watchung and Westfield.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Scotch Plains increased by 2.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,510 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,782 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,881 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,999 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,009 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,032 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,106 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,279 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,336 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,274 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,138 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Scotch Plains
1Ponderosa Farm Park
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2Jerseyland Park
2373 Richmond St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, United States View details
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3Kramer Park
1950 Evelyn St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, United States View details
4Farley Park
436 Farley Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Scotch Plains
1Township of Scotch Plains
430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 View details
Phone: +19083226700
People born in Scotch Plains (20)
People born in Scotch Plains, including politician Donald DiFrancesco, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist Scott Goldblatt, Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey Samuel Swan, .
More notable people
- Ezra Darby (American politician (1768-1808)) he was born in 07/06/1768
- Thomas W. Osborn (Union United States Army officer) he was born in 09/03/1833
- Andrew Feeley (American basketball player) he was born in 11/08/1983
- Hillary Klimowicz (American basketball player) she was born in 03/04/1987
- Bryan Meredith (American soccer player) he was born in 02/08/1999
- Abraham Coles (American physician and poet) he was born in 26/12/1813
- Ashton Gibbs (American professional basketball player) he was born in 19/01/1990
- John F. Rague (American architect) he was born in 24/03/1799
- Melissa Murphy Weber (American politician) she was born in 26/09/1969
- Tom Jackson (American football player and coach) he was born in 08/07/1948
- Margaret Maas she was born in 17/11/1959
- Steve Schnur
- James Murphy (American soccer player, born 1997) he was born in 17/09/1997
- Sterling Gibbs (American basketball player (1993-)) he was born in 17/07/1993
- John Murphy (American soccer player born 2000) he was born in 19/04/2000
- Colin Stripling (American soccer player) he was born in 27/10/1994
- John Pak (American amateur golfer) he was born in 28/12/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Scotch Plains, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Scotch Plains, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Scotch Plains.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plain Post Office | Scotch Plains (NJ) | 07076 |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Scotch Plains distances to largest New Jersey cities