Layton, Utah

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Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is named after Christopher Layton, a Mormon colonizer and leader. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,474 and by 2004 had been estimated at 61,205.

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[edit] Geography

Location of Layton, Utah

Layton is located at 41°4′41″N, 111°57′19″W (41.077919, -111.955328)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.0 km² (20.8 mi²). 53.6 km² (20.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.62%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 58,474 people, 18,282 households, and 14,771 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,090.1/km² (2,823.9/mi²). There were 19,145 housing units at an average density of 356.9/km² (924.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White, 1.61% African American, 0.53% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 3.09% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.96% of the population.

There were 18,282 households out of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the city the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,128, and the median income for a family was $57,193. Males had a median income of $40,409 versus $26,646 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,604. About 5.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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[edit] Education

Layton has an extended branch of Weber State University and is part of Davis School District. The city contains ten elementary schools, two junior high schools, and two high schools.

Elementary Schools:

  • Adams Elementary
  • In Oak Forest subdivision
  • Mascot: Archer
  • Crestview Elementary
  • East Layton Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary
  • E.G. King Elementary
  • Layton Elementary
  • Lincoln Elementary
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • Vae View Elementary
  • Whitesides Elementary

Junior High Schools:

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Mascot: Longhorn
  • Colors: Orange and white


High Schools:

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