Clearbrook, New Jersey facts for kids
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Clearbrook, New Jersey
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 Clearbrook, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Clearbrook, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Clearbrook, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 110 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,909 |
| • Density | 3,842.80/sq mi (1,483.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08831 (Monroe Township)
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-13395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389330 |
Clearbrook is a special kind of neighborhood called a gated community. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
This place was known as Clearbrook Park during the 2000 and 2010 population counts. Its name was changed to Clearbrook in 2020. In 2020, about 2,909 people lived here. This was more than the 2,667 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Clearbrook Located?
Clearbrook is in the southern part of Middlesex County. It is on the western side of Monroe Township.
Nearby Communities
Other communities are close to Clearbrook. To the north, you'll find Encore at Monroe. To the east, there are Concordia and The Ponds.
Distance to Cities
Clearbrook is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Jamesburg. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Hightstown.
Land and Water Area
The U.S. Census Bureau says Clearbrook covers a total area of about 0.761 square miles (1.971 km2). Most of this area is land, about 0.757 square miles (1.961 km2). A very small part, about 0.004 square miles (0.010 km2), is water. Water makes up about 0.53% of the total area.
Local Waterways
Water from Clearbrook flows west into Cranbury Brook. This brook then flows into the Millstone River. The Millstone River is part of the larger Raritan River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or body of water.
Who Lives in Clearbrook?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in different areas. This helps us understand the population.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, 2,667 people lived in Clearbrook. There were 1,803 households and 736 families. A household means all the people living in one home.
The population density was about 3,051 people for every square mile. There were also about 2,006 homes.
Most of the people living in Clearbrook were White (94.30%). There were also Black or African American (3.30%) and Asian (1.80%) residents. About 2.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 1.48 people. The average family had about 2.06 people. Most people living in Clearbrook were 65 years old or older, making up 80.5% of the population. The average age was 78.1 years.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 United States Census, 3,053 people lived in Clearbrook. There were 1,947 households and 1,006 families.
The population density was about 1,386 people per square kilometer. There were about 2,067 homes.
Most residents were White (98.56%). A small number were African American (0.82%) or Asian (0.29%). About 0.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 1.57 people. The average family had about 2.06 people. Most people were 65 years or older (90.4%). The average age was 76 years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,853 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,053 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,667 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,909 | 9.1% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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See also
In Spanish: Clearbrook Park para niños
