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Layton

Utah · 81,773 residents · 22.56 sq mi
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Layton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,067. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,773
+40%since 2000
from 58,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,625 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 2,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+17%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K50K63K75K87K1990201020202024Layton
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,067
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,560
+61%since 2000
from $19,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(50,820)
Black1.6%(907)
Hispanic / Latino7%(4,068)
Asian2%(1,178)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(14,513)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(62,699)
Black1.4%(1,126)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(11,327)
Asian2.2%(1,796)
Other4.8%(3,926)
Diversity Score47%(38,464)
Diversity Score
47
+90%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Layton, Utah?

Layton, Utah has about 81,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Layton, Utah?

The typical household in Layton, Utah earns about $81,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Layton, Utah expensive?

In Layton, Utah, the median home is worth about $285,100, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Layton, Utah?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Layton, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Layton, Utah?

About 7.0% of people in Layton, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Layton, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Layton, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,989 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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