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Barclay

New Jersey · 4,656 residents · 1.659 sq mi
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Barclay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $344,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,656
+10%since 2019
from 4,248 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,807 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 2,561 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−6%since 2019
from 45.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,588
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,150 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,865
+5%since 2019
from $62,023 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $344,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
3.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(3,766)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(245)
Asian3.8%(163)
Other1.2%(53)
Diversity Score26.1%(1,110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,030)
Black2.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(178)
Asian3.8%(176)
Other1.5%(68)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,234)
Diversity Score
27
+1%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−6%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barclay, New Jersey?

Barclay, New Jersey has about 4,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barclay, New Jersey earns about $145,588 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 $344,400.

How educated are people in Barclay, New Jersey?

About 67.3% 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 2.1% 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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