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Layton

New Jersey · 967 residents · 6.977 sq mi
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Layton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $376,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
967
+8%since 2023
from 896 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 128 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−9%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6617538459371K20202024Layton
2024967
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,313
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,799 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,259
Unchangedsince 2023
from $56,271 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−10%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $333,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
0.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+62.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(120)
Diversity Score37.7%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(78)
Diversity Score34.9%(337)
Diversity Score
35
−8%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−15%since 2023
from 30.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
50.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Layton, New Jersey?

Layton, New Jersey has about 967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Layton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Layton, New Jersey earns about $130,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Layton, New Jersey expensive?

In Layton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $376,300.

How educated are people in Layton, New Jersey?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Layton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Layton, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Layton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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