Clayton, Delaware
Clayton: town in Delaware, United States
About
Clayton is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,918. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,630 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population | 3,630 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 19938 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2907,-75.6344 |
| Altitude | 46 feet / 14, 15 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 19.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Clayton is located at 39°17'26"N 75°38'4"W (39.2906700, -75.6343700).
Clayton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clayton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Clayton increased by 19.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 148 | - | |
| 2010 | 2,918 | 94.93% | census |
| 2011 | 2,980 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,019 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,057 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,092 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,147 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,195 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,259 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,363 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,508 | 4.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,630 | 3.36% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Clayton
1Clayton Town Hall
414 Main St, Clayton, DE 19938 View details
Phone: +13026538419
People born in Clayton (1)
American basketball player Betnijah Laney was born in Clayton
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clayton, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130907 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (33)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clayton, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Clayton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (DE) | 19938 |
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Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 38,199 | City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware |
| Smyrna | 12,163 | Town in Delaware |
| Harrington | 3,663 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Camden | 3,640 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Highland Acres | 3,459 | Census designated place |
| Kent Acres | 1,890 | Census designated place |
| Cheswold | 1,759 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Wyoming | 1,657 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Rodney Village | 1,487 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Felton | 1,432 | Town of the United States |
| Frederica | 859 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Houston | 409 | Town in Delaware |
| Magnolia | 293 | Town of the United States |
| Kenton | 275 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Little Creek | 239 | Town of the United States |
| Bethel | 211 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Clayton distances to largest Delaware cities