Barclay, New Jersey facts for kids
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Barclay Farm, New Jersey
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Map of the former Barclay-Kingston CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey.
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 Barclay, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Barclay, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Barclay, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Cherry Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,656 |
| • Density | 2,806.51/sq mi (1,083.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-02880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389172 |
Barclay Farm, often called simply Barclay, is a small community in New Jersey. It's a special type of area called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
Barclay Farm is located within the larger town of Cherry Hill. This town is part of Camden County. In the past, Barclay was part of a bigger CDP called Barclay-Kingston. But for the 2010 Census, it was split into two separate areas: Barclay and Kingston Estates. In 2010, about 4,428 people lived in Barclay.
A very important place in Barclay Farm is the Barclay Farm House. This historic farmhouse was built in 1816. It sits on a 32-acre property. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special historical site. The local government runs the farmhouse. It helps visitors learn about Cherry Hill's past. The area used to be a big farming center.
What is Barclay Farm Like?
Where is Barclay Farm Located?
Barclay Farm is in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It covers an area of about 1.66 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,428 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,656 | 5.1% | |
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According to the 2010 United States census, 4,428 people lived in Barclay Farm. There were 1,621 homes, with 1,334 of them being families. Most people living here were White. About 2.6% were Asian, and 1.1% were from two or more races. About 2.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 73%) were married couples living together. About 33% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Barclay Farm was about 45.5 years old.
