Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clayton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,921

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%5,846

Black

22.3%1,989

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%680

Two or More

3.3%297

Asian

0.9%84

Other

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%394

High School Diploma

37%2,352

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%325

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%945

Associate's Degree

7.3%466

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%1,010

Master's Degree

4.5%285

Professional Degree

1.2%75

Doctorate

1.4%90

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$252,300

Median Renti

$1,246

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.8%2,732

Renter-Occupied

19.2%649

Total Units

3,642

Homeownership

80.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%205

$50K–$100K

1.4%37

$100K–$150K

4.5%124

$150K–$200K

16.2%443

$200K–$300K

42.3%1,157

$300K–$500K

27.2%742

$500K–$1M

0.9%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

252

$1,250–$1,500

122

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

160

Year Built

2010–2019

11.4%417

2000–2009

11.5%419

1990–1999

13.1%477

1980–1989

6%218

1970–1979

15.2%552

1960–1969

6.8%246

1950–1959

12.6%460

1940–1949

5.7%209

1939 or earlier

17.7%644

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.1%2,743

Electricity

11.6%393

Fuel Oil

3.9%131

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%88

Wood

0.4%15

Solar

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,274

Mean Household Incomei

$100,956

Per Capita Incomei

$37,919

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

4,173

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%176

$10K–$15K

4.3%144

$15K–$20K

1%33

$20K–$25K

2.9%98

$25K–$30K

0.6%19

$30K–$35K

2.3%78

$35K–$40K

1.4%48

$40K–$45K

2.7%90

$45K–$50K

1.8%62

$50K–$60K

3.4%114

$60K–$75K

14.9%504

$75K–$100K

12.5%423

$100K–$125K

10.5%356

$125K–$150K

17.1%578

$150K–$200K

13.5%455

$200K+

6%203

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

199

Residentsi

303

Avg. Tenant Renti

$546/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers199 homes82% occupied$546/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

73%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

26%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61% of subsidized households are minority

42% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4945.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

103

Philippines

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,592

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,859

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

620(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured

Clayton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026