Barclay, NJ Demographics

A map of Barclay's Population by Race

Barclay, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,607, a slight decrease from the 4,656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barclay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barclay has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Barclay, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barclay is ranked the 313th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Barclay was ranked the 308th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barclay's White Population

4,015 residents of Barclay, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barclay is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Barclay ranks 148th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Barclay's population has increased from 86.6% to 87.1%.

Barclay is more White than neighboring Ellisburg (65.9% White), Kingston Estates (43.8% White), Ashland (77.5% White), and Haddonfield (86.7% White). Barclay is less White than neighboring Tavistock (100% White).

Barclay's Black Population

69 residents of Barclay, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barclay is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Barclay ranks 434th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Black residents' share of Barclay's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Barclay is more Black than neighboring Haddonfield (0.8% Black), and Tavistock (0% Black). Barclay is less Black than neighboring Ellisburg (10.7% Black), Kingston Estates (2.6% Black), and Ashland (3.4% Black).

Barclay's Asian Population

113 residents of Barclay, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barclay is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Barclay ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Asian residents' share of Barclay's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

Barclay is more Asian than neighboring Haddonfield (2% Asian), and Tavistock (0% Asian). Barclay is less Asian than neighboring Ellisburg (14.7% Asian), Kingston Estates (19.8% Asian), and Ashland (7.2% Asian).

Barclay's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Barclay, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barclay is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Barclay ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Barclay's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.3%.

Barclay is more Hispanic than neighboring Haddonfield (5.1% Hispanic), and Tavistock (0% Hispanic). Barclay is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellisburg (6.8% Hispanic), Kingston Estates (21.4% Hispanic), and Ashland (8.6% Hispanic).

Barclay's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Barclay, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barclay is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Barclay ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barclay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Barclay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ashland (0.1% Native American/Other), Haddonfield (0.2% Native American/Other), and Tavistock (0% Native American/Other). Barclay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston Estates (8% Native American/Other).

Barclay's Multiracial Population

150 residents of Barclay, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barclay is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Barclay ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barclay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Barclay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Barclay is more Multiracial than neighboring Ellisburg (1.5% Multiracial), and Tavistock (0% Multiracial). Barclay is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingston Estates (4.3% Multiracial), and Haddonfield (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.