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Clayton, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Clayton
Clayton High School
Clayton High School
Motto(s): 
"A great place to live and play to work and pray!"
Map of Clayton highlighted within Gloucester County. Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
Map of Clayton highlighted within Gloucester County. Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Clayton, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Clayton, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Gloucester
IncorporatedFebruary 5, 1858 (as township)
ReincorporatedMay 9, 1887 (as borough)
Government
[4]
 • TypeBorough (New Jersey)
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorThomas Bianco (D, term ends December 31, 2019)[1][2]
 • AdministratorSue Miller[3]
 • ClerkChristine Newcomb[3]
Area
[5]
 • Total7.334 sq mi (18.994 km2)
 • Land7.140 sq mi (18.492 km2)
 • Water0.194 sq mi (0.502 km2)  2.64%
 • Rank237th of 566 in state
15th of 24 in county[5]
Elevation
[6]
121 ft (37 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total8,179
 • Estimate 
(2015)[10]
8,493
 • Rank282nd of 566 in state
13th of 24 in county[11]
 • Density1,145.5/sq mi (442.3/km2)
  • Rank362nd of 566 in state
13th of 24 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08312[12][13]
Area code(s)856 exchanges: 307, 442, 863, 881[14]
FIPS code3401513360[5][15][16]
GNIS feature ID0885185[5][17]
Websitewww.claytonnj.com

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,[7][8][9] 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.[19]

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.[20] 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.[21]

Geography

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%).[5][18]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Silver Lake.[22]

Clayton borders Glassboro, Elk Township, Franklin Township, and Monroe Township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18602,490—
18703,67447.6%
18801,981−46.1%
18902,29916.1%
19001,989−13.5%
19101,926−3.2%
19201,905−1.1%
19302,35123.4%
19402,320−1.3%
19503,02330.3%
19604,71155.8%
19705,19310.2%
19806,01315.8%
19906,1552.4%
20007,13916.0%
20108,17914.6%
2015 (est.)8,493[10][23]3.8%
Population sources:
1860-2000[24] 1860-1920[25]
1860-1870[26] 1870[27] 1880-1890[28]
1890-1910[29] 1910-1930[30]
1930-1990[31] 2000[32][33] 2010[7]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $70,299 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,649) and the median family income was $70,989 (+/- $5,101). Males had a median income of $52,048 (+/- $6,973) versus $39,524 (+/- $6,308) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,437 (+/- $2,649). About 9.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.[34]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[15] 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.[32][33]

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.[32][33]

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.[32][33]

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.[32][33]

Government

Local government

Clayton is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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 in a three-year cycle.[4] The Borough form of government used by Clayton, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[35][36][37]

As of 2016, the Mayor of the Borough of Clayton is Democrat Thomas Bianco, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2019. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Tony Saban (D, 2016), Frank Brown Jr. (D, 2018; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Sandra "Sandi" Kraus (D, 2016), Chris Rogers (D, 2018), Charles Simon (D, 2017) and Darlene Vondran (D, 2017).[1][38][39][40][41][42]

In 2016, Franklin Brown was appointed to replace Brian Bicking, serving a term of office expiring in December 2016.[citation needed]

Clayton describes itself in its motto as "a great place to live and play, work and pray." The seal, which has been used since the late 1960s, features an image of a factory, a house and a figure fishing off a boat, along with a church with a cross, which has been challenged by the Freedom From Religion Foundation in March 2016 as "unmistakably religious" and unconstitutional.[43][44]

Federal, state and county representation

Clayton is located in the 2nd Congressional District[45] and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.[8][46][47]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[48] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[49] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[50][51]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro).[52] Template:NJ Governor

Gloucester County is governed by a board of county commissioners, whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024, Gloucester County's Commissioners are:

Director Frank J. DiMarco (D, Deptford Township, 2025),[53] Matt Weng (D, Pitman, 2026),[54] Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township, 2026),[55] Nicholas DeSilvio (R, Franklin Township, 2024),[56] Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township, 2025)[57] Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury, 2026) and [58] Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2024).[59][60]

Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027),[61][62] Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons (R, Elk Township; 2024)[63][64] and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township; 2028).[65][66][67]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 4,874 registered voters in Clayton, of which 1,755 (36.0%) were registered as Democrats, 819 (16.8%) were registered as Republicans and 2,296 (47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.[68]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 64.2% of the vote (2,247 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 34.5% (1,206 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (45 votes), among the 3,521 ballots cast by the borough's 5,164 registered voters (23 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 68.2%.[69][70] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 62.1% of the vote (2,270 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 35.8% (1,309 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (49 votes), among the 3,653 ballots cast by the borough's 5,090 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.8%.[71] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 54.5% of the vote (1,745 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 44.6% (1,427 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (16 votes), among the 3,201 ballots cast by the borough's 4,410 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 72.6.[72]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 56.7% of the vote (1,133 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 41.9% (837 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (30 votes), among the 2,039 ballots cast by the borough's 5,133 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 39.7%.[73][74] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.2% of the vote (1,055 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 39.8% (871 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 9.1% (200 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (17 votes) among the 2,191 ballots cast by the borough's 4,947 registered voters, yielding a 44.3% turnout.[75]

Education

The Clayton Public Schools serve students in pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's three schools had an enrollment of 1,258 students and 105.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.98:1.[76] Schools in the district (with 2011-12 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[77]) are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School[78] for grades PreK-5 (723 students), Clayton Middle School[79] (285 students in grades 6-8) and Clayton High School[80] (250 students in grades 9-12).[81][82]

In September 2009, voters approved a referendum that covered a $20 million renovation and expansion project at the middle school / high school.[83] In September 2014 voters approved a referendum that covered $9.7 million to upgrade all 3 schools in the district. The approved projects include a roof replacement at both the high school and middle school, an addition of a 750-seat auditorium, technology infrastructure at all three schools, a new football field stadium lighting and a new gym floor at Herma Simmons Elementary School.[84]

Formed as the result of the merger of two regional schools in 2007, St. Michael the Archangel Regional School is an elementary school serving students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade that operates under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[85][86]

Transportation

Roads and highways

The main thoroughfare that passes through is Route 47. Route 55 traverses in the southwestern edge briefly, but the closest interchange are in its neighboring communities. A sliver of CR 553 clips the western edge of the borough.

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 44.16 miles (71.07 km) of roadways, of which 33.00 miles (53.11 km) were maintained by the municipality, 8.36 miles (13.45 km) by Gloucester County and 2.80 miles (4.51 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[87]

Public transportation

NJ Transit bus service is available between the borough and Philadelphia on the 313 and 408 routes.[88][89]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Clayton, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Clayton include:

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