Plainsboro Center, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plainsboro Center, New Jersey
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Intersection of Schalks Crossing Road / Edgemere Avenue and Plainsboro Road
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Location of Plainsboro Center in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Plainsboro Center, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Plainsboro Center, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Plainsboro Center, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Plainsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 0.42% |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,760 |
| • Density | 3,755.10/sq mi (1,449.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-68304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390310 |
Plainsboro Center is a small community in New Jersey, USA. It is located in Plainsboro Township, which is in Middlesex County. Plainsboro Center is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 2,760 people lived in Plainsboro Center. This was the highest number of people recorded there. The population has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 2,712 residents, and in 2000, there were 2,209.
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About Plainsboro Center
Plainsboro Center is part of the larger Plainsboro Township. It is in the southern part of Middlesex County. The community is a great example of a place that has seen steady growth.
How Big is Plainsboro Center?
Plainsboro Center covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.003 square miles (0.006 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Plainsboro Center has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,209 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,712 | 22.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,760 | 1.8% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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What is a Census?
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a country. The United States does a census every ten years. This helps the government understand how many people live in different areas. It also helps them learn about the population's makeup.
See also
In Spanish: Plainsboro Center para niños
