Clayton borough, New Jersey
Clayton borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clayton borough is a geographic entity located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,041. The land area covers 7.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,041 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,381 | ±235 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,642 | ±237 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,381 | ±235 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 261 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $252,300 | ±$16,351 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,246 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,274 | ±$22,351 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,919 | ±$3,313 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 714 | ±232 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,859 | ±417 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,016 (2024)
ID: 170173
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
125 N DELSEA DRIVE, CLAYTON NJ 08312
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GUS Population: 311,783 (2024)
ID: 170101
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
111 SAINT REGIS DR, WOODBURY NJ 08096-3929
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 11 | ANCORA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SICKLERVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VINELAND, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PITTSGROVE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Atco, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GLASSBORO, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HADDONFIELD, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Sewell, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rowan University
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College | 3.9 mi away | 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 |
8562564000
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FRANKLIN TWP. PUB. LIB./FRANKLINVILLE
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 1584 COLES MILL ROAD, FRANKLINVILLE, NJ, 08322 |
(609) 694-2833
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ASI Career Institute
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College Vocational | 6.6 mi away | 5360 Black Horse Pike Suite 6, Turnersville, NJ, 08012-1043 |
8562324677
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GLASSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 2 CENTER ST., GLASSBORO, NJ, 08028 |
(609) 881-0001
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Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ, 08080 |
8564685000
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MONROE TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 713 MARSHA AVENUE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094 |
(609) 629-1212
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Camden County College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562277200
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MCCOWAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 15 PITMAN AVENUE, PITMAN, NJ, 08071 |
(609) 589-1656
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Pennco Tech-Blackwood
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College | 10.0 mi away | 99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562320310
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LOGAN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 6.1 mi away | C/O 200 HOLLY DELL DRIVE, SEWELL, NJ, 08080 |
(609) 467-0595
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOODSTOWN PITTSGROV 4E, NJ US, located 9.5 miles from Clayton borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 25.4° | 34.4° | 3.15" | 5.0" |
| February | 46.6° | 26.2° | 36.4° | 3.06" | 5.0" |
| March | 55.0° | 33.1° | 44.0° | 3.89" | 1.4" |
| April | 66.8° | 41.7° | 54.3° | 3.21" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.8° | 51.0° | 63.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 61.2° | 72.5° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 66.1° | 77.4° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 63.9° | 75.2° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.5° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 37.1° | 46.9° | 3.35" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.6° | 30.2° | 38.9° | 4.39" | 1.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Glassboro borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| Franklinville CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Pitman borough | Borough | 5.6 mi | — |
| Williamstown CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Malaga CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401513360. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.