Clayton, Delaware facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clayton, Delaware
Town
Main Street in Clayton
Etymology: John Middleton Clayton
Location of Clayton in Kent County, Delaware.
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Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	Kent, New Castle
Cargo Hub	1765
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
Area
• Total	1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2)
• Land	1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,961
• Density	2,033.37/sq mi (785.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	19938
Area code(s)	302
FIPS code	10-15440
GNIS feature ID	213805

Clayton is a small town in the state of Delaware, United States. It's mostly located in Kent County, with a small part in New Castle County. Clayton is also part of the larger Dover area. In 2020, about 3,961 people lived there.

A Look Back in Time

Clayton has some interesting old buildings that are important to its history. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They include Byrd's AME Church, the Clayton Railroad Station, Enoch Jones House, and St. Joseph's Industrial School. These sites help us remember the town's past.

Where is Clayton Located?

Clayton is located at 39°17′26″N 75°38′04″W / 39.29056°N 75.63444°W / 39.29056; -75.63444. This means it's at a specific spot on the Earth's surface. The town covers about 1.95 square miles (5.04 square kilometers) of land. It was named after John Middleton Clayton, who was an important lawyer and politician from Delaware in the 1800s.

Who Lives in Clayton?

The number of people living in Clayton has grown a lot over the years. In 2000, there were 1,273 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,961.

Clayton is a diverse town. In 2000, most residents were White, but there was also a notable African American population. A small number of people from other backgrounds also lived there.

The town has many families, with about one-third of households having children under 18. The average age of people in Clayton in 2000 was 36 years old. This means there's a good mix of younger and older residents.

Getting Around and Services

Transportation in Clayton

DE 6 eastbound, also known as Main Street, in Clayton

Getting around Clayton is easy with several main roads. Delaware Route 6 is the main road that goes through the town, called Main Street. It connects Clayton to nearby towns like Blackiston and Smyrna.

Delaware Route 300 also passes through the southern part of town. It links Clayton to Kenton and Smyrna. Delaware Route 15 goes through the western part of Clayton, heading north towards Middletown.

Besides roads, a train line called the Delmarva Subdivision runs through Clayton. This line is used by the Delmarva Central Railroad and connects with the Norfolk Southern Railway in town.

Utilities and Services

Clayton's Public Works department helps provide important services to the town. They supply electricity to about 1,200 homes and businesses. The town is part of a group called the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, which helps get electricity to many towns in Delaware.

The department also provides water to 1,100 customers. They get water from four underground wells and store it in two large tanks. For wastewater, they manage the sewer system for 1,100 customers. They work with Kent County to treat the wastewater.

Trash collection in Clayton is handled by a company called Waste Industries. For other services, Chesapeake Utilities provides natural gas. Xfinity offers cable television and internet, and Verizon provides telephone service.

Schools in Clayton

Students in Clayton attend schools within the Smyrna School District. The main high school for students in the area is Smyrna High School.

See also

In Spanish: Clayton (Delaware) para niños