Clayton, New Jersey
Encyclopedia
Clayton is a Borough
in Gloucester County
, New Jersey
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,179.
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 has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), of which, 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (2.31%) is water.
Clayton borders Glassboro
, Elk Township
, Franklin Township
, and Monroe Township
.
of 2000, there were 7,139 people, 2,464 households, and 1,884 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 994.2 people per square mile (383.9/km2). There were 2,680 housing units at an average density of 373.2 per square mile (144.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 79.23% White, 16.05% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races
, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.
There were 2,464 households out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $53,219, and the median income for a family was $63,097. Males had a median income of $37,231 versus $29,063 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $20,006. About 3.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
, the Mayor
of the Borough of Clayton is Jeff Radio, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2011. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Tom Bianco (2013), Franklin Brown (2012), Craig Conti (2011), Kim Robinson (2012), Tony Saban (2013) and Charles Simon (2011).
based on the results of the 2010 Census.
serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School for grades K-6 (803 students) and
Clayton Middle/High School
for grades 7-12 (194 students in grades 7 and 8; 337 in grades 9-12).
In September 2009, voters approved a referendum that covered a $20 million renovation and expansion project at the middle school / high school.
Borough (New Jersey)
A borough in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government....
in Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,179.
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
Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 15,466....
. Portions of the township were taken to form Glassboro Township
Glassboro, New Jersey
Glassboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,068....
on March 11, 1878. Clayton was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
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.
Geography
Clayton is located at 39.657914°N 75.087983°W (39.657914, -75.087983).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), of which, 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (2.31%) is water.
Clayton borders Glassboro
Glassboro, New Jersey
Glassboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,068....
, Elk Township
Elk Township, New Jersey
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,514....
, Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 15,466....
, and Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Monroe Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 28,967....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,139 people, 2,464 households, and 1,884 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 994.2 people per square mile (383.9/km2). There were 2,680 housing units at an average density of 373.2 per square mile (144.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 79.23% White, 16.05% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.
There were 2,464 households out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $53,219, and the median income for a family was $63,097. Males had a median income of $37,231 versus $29,063 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $20,006. About 3.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Local government
Clayton is governed under the BoroughBorough (New Jersey)
A borough in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government....
form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
, the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of the Borough of Clayton is Jeff Radio, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2011. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Tom Bianco (2013), Franklin Brown (2012), Craig Conti (2011), Kim Robinson (2012), Tony Saban (2013) and Charles Simon (2011).
Federal, state and county representation
Clayton is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. The legislative district was kept unchanged by the New Jersey Apportionment CommissionNew Jersey Apportionment Commission
The New Jersey Apportionment Commission is a constitutionally-created ten-member commission responsible for apportioning the forty districts of the New Jersey Legislature. The commission is convened after each decennial U.S. Census, and the districts are to be in use for the legislative elections...
based on the results of the 2010 Census.
Education
The Clayton Public SchoolsClayton Public Schools
The Clayton Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Clayton, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States....
serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
) are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School for grades K-6 (803 students) and
Clayton Middle/High School
Clayton Middle/High School
Clayton Middle/High School are a comprehensive community middle school / public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Clayton, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Clayton Public Schools....
for grades 7-12 (194 students in grades 7 and 8; 337 in grades 9-12).
In September 2009, voters approved a referendum that covered a $20 million renovation and expansion project at the middle school / high school.
External links
- Borough of Clayton website
- Clayton Public Schools
- Data for the Clayton Public Schools, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- Clayton forum