Clark, New Jersey

Clark: Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

About

Clark is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,756 and a population density of 3,283 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,837 inhabitants.

The township was created 160 years ago in 1864.

Clark locator map
Location of Clark on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Clark

Population : 15,837 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Union County
Postal code : 07066
Phone Area Codes : 732
Area : 4.49 km2
Named for : Abraham Clark
Altitude : 75 feet / 23, 17 meters
Establishment : March 03, 1864 (160 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 06:50:31 (28th March 2024)
Density : 3,524 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.83% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Clark is located at 40°38'27"N 74°18'39"W (40.6409400, -74.3107000). It has 6 neighbors: Cranford, Edison, Linden, Rahway, Scotch Plains and Westfield.

Clark map

Clark has 6 neighbours.

  • Cranford township of New Jersey
  • Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Linden A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.
  • Rahway city in Union County, New Jersey
  • Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
  • Westfield town in Union County, New Jersey

Demographics

The population of Clark increased by 6.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,756 - census
2011 14,817 0.41% estimation process
2012 14,880 0.42% estimation process
2013 14,961 0.54% estimation process
2014 15,125 1.08% estimation process
2015 15,357 1.51% estimation process
2016 15,751 2.5% estimation process
2017 15,856 0.66% estimation process
2018 15,898 0.26% estimation process
2019 15,911 0.08% estimation process
2020 15,837 -0.47% estimation process

Clark zip code is 07066. County name: Union, County fips: 34039

People born in Clark (4)

People born in Clark, including college football player, college football coach Frank Spaziani, Player of football Rob Petitti, football player Todd Burger, .

List

  • Matt Poskay (American lacrosse player) he was born in 13/01/1984

Schools in Clark

College & universities near Clark, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
187198 Union County College Cranford (NJ) 07016-1528

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Clark, NJ

Code Name Address Type
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Post offices near Clark

Post Office Name City ZIP
Clark Post Office Clark (NJ) 07066

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Clark , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 4,071 people.
  • Clark , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 588 people.
  • Clark , Missouri city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States with a population of 420 people.
  • Clark , South Dakota city in and county seat of Clark County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 10 people.

Other cities in Union County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Elizabeth 128,382 The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
Elizabethport 124,969 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Union 67,137 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Plainfield 50,011 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Linden 42,076 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Rahway 29,832 City in Union County, New Jersey
Westfield 29,238 Town in Union County, New Jersey
Scotch Plains 24,138 Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Cranford 24,028 Township of New Jersey
Hillside 21,841 Township of New Jersey
Summit 21,812 City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Roselle 21,689 Borough in New Jersey, USA
New Providence 13,994 Town in New Jersey, United States
Roselle Park 13,510 Borough in Union County, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights 13,313 Township in Union County, New Jersey
Kenilworth 8,153 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Clark distances to largest New Jersey cities