Borough · New Jersey
Clayton, New Jersey
Clayton, borough, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Clayton had 9,041 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,807 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,921 (±35). GEOID 3413360.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,041
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,807 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,921 ±35
Median household income
$90,274
±$22,351 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$252,300
±$16,351 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,246
±$176 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Clayton and what county is it in?
Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 1,245 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clayton is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clayton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,041 people lived in Clayton on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,807 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,921 (±35).
| Measure | Clayton | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,921 ±35 | 306,954 | +295 |
| Households | 3,381 ±235 | 112,545 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.18 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,642 ±237 | 117,915 | no clear change |
Clayton's population since 2000
From 7,139 in 2000 to 9,041 in 2025: up 26.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clayton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clayton?
The median resident of Clayton is 39.8 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.3%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clayton | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±3.8 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±3.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±5.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±3.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±4.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±6.3 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.3% ±5.0 pts | 10.2% | +6.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.6% ±5.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±3.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±3.4 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.0% ±4.9 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±2.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±4.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clayton earn?
Half of Clayton's 3,381 households earn less than $90,274 a year (±$22,351), against $105,115 in Gloucester County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $86,005 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clayton | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,274 ±$22,351 | $105,115 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,956 ±$7,926 | $129,419 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,919 ±$3,313 | $48,631 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±6.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0% ±6.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±2.1 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±4.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clayton?
Owners occupy 80.8% of Clayton's occupied homes and renters 19.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,300 by its owner (±$16,351). The median renter pays $1,246 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clayton | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,300 ±$16,351 | $310,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 ±$176 | $1,531 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±19.0 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,994 ±$174 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.8% ±7.0 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.2% ±7.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,642 ±237 | 117,915 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7% ±6.7 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.4% ±7.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.7% ±5.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±3.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clayton building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Clayton in 2025 (17 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 5 of 12 months), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clayton work and get to work?
80.5% of Clayton's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Clayton | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0% ±6.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±5.6 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±4.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min ±3.9 | 28.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clayton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Clayton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,907 (Tract 5015.02) to $91,339 (Tract 5015.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5015.02Gloucester County | 5,385 | $89,907 |
| Tract 5015.01Gloucester County | 3,536 | $91,339 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clayton) · Census block assignment files
How does Clayton compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clayton is the 3,451st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 129th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Clayton ranks 578th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 129th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 192nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 526th | 787 |
| Median household income | 578th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 687th | 785 |
| Median home value | 681st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 643rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 205th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 699th | 780 |
| Median age | 580th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 379th | 777 |
| Work from home | 545th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 280th | 787 |
Clayton's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Clayton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clayton?
12 of the 57 figures for Clayton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clayton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clayton.