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Barclay

New Jersey · 4,607 residents · 1.659 sq mi
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Barclay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $466,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,607
+3%since 2023
from 4,456 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,777 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 2,686 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Barclay
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,365
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,241 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,164
+2%since 2023
from $70,927 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+2%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $438,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,979)
Black1.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(176)
Asian2%(88)
Other3.5%(156)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(4,015)
Black1.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(242)
Asian2.5%(113)
Other3.6%(168)
Diversity Score29.4%(1,357)
Diversity Score
29
+18%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+8%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
53.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barclay, New Jersey?

Barclay, New Jersey has about 4,607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barclay, New Jersey?

The typical household in Barclay, New Jersey earns about $163,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barclay, New Jersey expensive?

In Barclay, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $466,200.

How educated are people in Barclay, New Jersey?

About 71.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barclay, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barclay, New Jersey?

About 7.6% of people in Barclay, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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