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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

New Jersey · 7,139 residents · 7.075 sq mi
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Clayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,219. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $96,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,139
+16%since 1990
from 6,155 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 870 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.6
+12%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Clayton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,219
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,006
+66%since 1990
from $12,045 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $513 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(5,111)
Black15.5%(953)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(2,490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(5,554)
Black15.5%(1,105)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(234)
Asian0.7%(47)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,972)
Diversity Score
42
+3%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New Jersey?

Clayton, New Jersey has about 7,139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New Jersey earns about $53,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, New Jersey expensive?

In Clayton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Jersey?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Clayton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 984 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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