Demographics & People — Clayton, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,867 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,351 |
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| Family Households | 2,454 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4587 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,114 |
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| Black or African American | 1,801 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 794 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,085 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,875 |
| Irish | 1,844 |
| Italian | 1,431 |
| German | 1,421 |
| English | 1,221 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 963 |
| Polish | 842 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 713 |
| French (except Basque) | 238 |
Language
| English Only | 7,636 |
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| Spanish | 754 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,609 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 743 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,843 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clayton, New Jersey.
