Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 8,179, reflecting an increase of 1,040 (+14.6%) from the 7,139 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 984 (+16.0%) from the 6,155 counted in the 1990 Census.
Jacob Fisler, who purchased much of the area that is now Clayton, established a community called Fislertown in 1850 that grew substantially after he opened a glass factory. What is now Clayton was originally formed as Clayton Township, which was created on February 5, 1858, from portions of Franklin Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Glassboro Township on March 11, 1878. Clayton was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 9, 1887, from portions of Clayton Township. The remainder of Clayton Township was absorbed by the Borough of Clayton on April 14, 1908, and the township was dissolved.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 7.334 square miles (18.994 km2), including 7.140 square miles (18.492 km2) of land and 0.194 square miles (0.502 km2) of water (2.64%).
Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Silver Lake.
Clayton borders Glassboro, Elk Township, Franklin Township, and Monroe Township.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,179 people, 2,916 households, and 2,105 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,145.5 per square mile (442.3/km2). There were 3,128 housing units at an average density of 438.1 per square mile (169.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.83% (6,120) White, 18.01% (1,473) Black or African American, 0.37% (30) Native American, 1.80% (147) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 1.59% (130) from other races, and 3.39% (277) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.95% (487) of the population.
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