Clayton
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 8,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glassboro, 3.2 miles NW.
- 8,807residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 1,245 / sq mipopulation density
- 08312ZIP code
About Clayton
Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,807, an increase of 628 (+7.7%) from the 2010 census count of 8,179, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,040 (+14.6%) from the 7,139 counted in the 2000 census.
Jacob Fisler purchased much of the area that is now Clayton, acquiring 6,500 acres (2,600 ha) of land after the American Revolutionary War. A settlement named Fislertown developed and grew to 36 families by 1812. A glass factory was established in Clayton in the 1850s by one of Fisler's descendants, which contributed to Fislertown's growth.
What is now Clayton was formed as Clayton Township on February 5, 1858, from portions of Franklin Township. Portions of the township were later taken on March 11, 1878, to form Glassboro Township. Clayton was formed as a borough by the New Jersey Legislature on May 9, 1887, from portions of Clayton Township. The remainder of Clayton Township was absorbed by the Clayton on April 14, 1908, and the township was dissolved. Clayton is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $90,274
- Median home value
- $252,300
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Clayton had 8,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,245 per sq mi (481 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.07 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6641° N, 75.0744° W |
| ZIP code | 08312 |
| Official website | claytonnj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3413360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Glassboro3.2 mi NW
- Franklinville3.2 mi S
- Elk4.4 mi W
- Franklin5.3 mi SE
- Monroe5.6 mi E
- Pitman5.6 mi NW
- Williamstown5.7 mi E
- Washington5.8 mi N
- Malaga5.9 mi S
- Victory Lakes6.1 mi E
- Richwood6.3 mi NW
- Sicklerville7.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Clayton, NJ?
8,807 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Clayton is 08312.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Glassboro (3.2 mi), Franklinville (3.2 mi), Elk (4.4 mi), Franklin (5.3 mi), Monroe (5.6 mi).
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