Map of Clayton borough, New Jersey

Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. 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.

Clayton borough overview:
Name:	Clayton borough
LSAD Code:	21
LSAD Description:	borough (suffix)
State:	New Jersey
County:	Gloucester County
Incorporated:	February 5, 1858 (as township)
Elevation:	121 ft (37 m)
Total Area:	7.26 sq mi (18.80 km²)
Land Area:	7.08 sq mi (18.32 km²)
Water Area:	0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) 2.53%
Total Population:	8,807
Population Density:	1,244.8/sq mi (480.6/km²)
ZIP code:	08312
Area code:	856 exchanges: 307, 442, 863, 881
FIPS code:	3413360
GNISfeature ID:	0885185
Website:	www.claytonnj.com

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 7.26 square miles (18.80 km), including 7.08 square miles (18.32 km) of land and 0.18 square miles (0.48 km) of water (2.53%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Silver Lake. Clayton borders Elk Township, Franklin Township, Glassboro, and Monroe Township.