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.
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 : | 12:19:34 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,524 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.83% (2010-2020) |
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
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- Official Website
Official website of Clark
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 |
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 |
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
