Clayton, New Jersey
Clayton: Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
About
Clayton is a city located in the county of Gloucester in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,179 and a population density of 435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,759 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population : | 8,759 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Gloucester County |
| Postal code : | 08312 |
| Area : | 18.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:39:00 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 466 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clayton is located at 39°39'36"N 75°5'32"W (39.6601100, -75.0921200). It has 2 neighbors: Glassboro and Monroe.
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- Official Website
Official website of Clayton
Demographics
The population of Clayton increased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,179 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,203 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,206 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,206 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,341 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,464 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,568 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,638 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,683 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,738 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,759 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Clayton (3)
People born in Clayton, including Sunny Gale, United States Marine Corps general Earl C. Long, grappler Nick Rodriguez, .
List
Schools in Clayton
College & universities near Clayton, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184782 | Rowan University | Glassboro (NJ) | 08028 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clayton, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Clayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (NJ) | 08312 |
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Other cities in Gloucester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gloucester County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 20,611 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Glassboro | 20,386 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Williamstown | 15,567 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Mantua | 14,877 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Red Bank | 11,979 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,813 | City in New Jersey |
| Pitman | 8,753 | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Paulsboro | 5,866 | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beckett | 4,847 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Westville | 4,154 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Mullica Hill | 3,982 | Census designated place |
| Harding | 3,752 | Township of New Jersey |
| Turnersville | 3,742 | Census designated place |
| Gibbstown | 3,739 | Census designated place |
| Oak Valley | 3,483 | Census designated place |
| Woodbury Heights | 2,970 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Clayton distances to largest New Jersey cities
