1872Military
North Plainfield Township was created from portions of Warren Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 2, 1872.
1885Government
The borough of North Plainfield became an independent municipality on June 9, 1885.
1987History
North Plainfield is home to the Washington Park Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 United States census there were 21,103 people, 7,202 households, and 5,084 families residing in the borough.
2004Government
In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 3,861 votes (58.5% vs.
2006History
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $67,815 (with a margin of error of +/− $2,87...
2008Government
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,938 votes (67.5% vs.
2009Government
In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,119 ballots cast (50.3% vs.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
The 2010 United States census counted 21,936 people, 7,448 households, and 5,266 families in the borough.
2011Civil Rights
=== Politics ===
As of March 2011, there were a total of 9,738 registered voters in North Plainfield, of which 3,403 (34.9% vs.
2017Education
Starting in May 2017, Community Access Transit began operating the 2R bus from North Plainfield to Raritan Valley Community College, with stops in Somerville and Raritan.
2018Government
In August 2018, the borough council selected Aimee Corzo from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 20...
2021Government
McIntyre and Given served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when they were both elected to serve the balance of the terms of office.
2022Government
As of 2022, the Mayor of North Plainfield is Democrat Lawrence J.
2024History
La Ronde, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024.
2026Government
For the 2026–2027 session, the 22nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the General Asse...
2027Military
New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).