Clayton
Town in Kent County, Delaware
Clayton is a town in Kent County, Delaware, with 3,961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smyrna, 1.9 miles NE.
- 3,961residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 2,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 19955ZIP code
About Clayton
Clayton is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. Located almost entirely in Kent County, it is part of the Dover metropolitan area. The population was 3,961 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $107,307
- Median home value
- $361,300
- Median rent
- $1,621/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Clayton had 3,961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,023 per sq mi (781 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,961 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.96 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2741° N, 75.6315° W |
| ZIP code | 19955 |
| Official website | clayton.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1015440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Smyrna1.9 mi NE
- Kenton3.7 mi SW
- Cheswold4.4 mi SE
- Leipsic6.6 mi E
- Hartly8.5 mi SW
- Townsend9.7 mi N
- Dover9.8 mi SE
- Rodney Village11.2 mi SE
- Millington, MD11.3 mi W
- Kent Acres11.6 mi SE
- Wyoming11.7 mi S
- Templeville, MD12.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the population of Clayton, DE?
3,961 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, DE?
The ZIP code of Clayton is 19955.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Smyrna (1.9 mi), Kenton (3.7 mi), Cheswold (4.4 mi), Leipsic (6.6 mi), Hartly (8.5 mi).
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