Layton, UT Demographics

A map of Layton's Population by Race

Layton, Utah has an estimated population of 83,286, a slight increase from the 81,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Layton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Layton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Layton, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Layton is ranked the 10th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Layton was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Layton's White Population

63,720 residents of Layton, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Layton ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Layton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.5%.

Layton is more White than neighboring Clearfield (67.1% White). Layton is less White than neighboring Kaysville (86.6% White), South Weber (82.1% White), Uintah (86.7% White), and Fruit Heights (95% White).

Layton's Black Population

989 residents of Layton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Layton ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Layton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Layton is more Black than neighboring Kaysville (0.8% Black), South Weber (0.1% Black), Uintah (0% Black), and Fruit Heights (0.4% Black). Layton is less Black than neighboring Clearfield (2.5% Black).

Layton's Asian Population

1,562 residents of Layton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Layton ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Layton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Layton is more Asian than neighboring Kaysville (1.5% Asian), South Weber (1.6% Asian), and Fruit Heights (0.6% Asian). Layton is less Asian than neighboring Clearfield (2.8% Asian), and Uintah (7.5% Asian).

Layton's Hispanic Population

12,872 residents of Layton, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Layton ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Layton's population has increased from 13.9% to 15.5%.

Layton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kaysville (6.3% Hispanic), South Weber (6.7% Hispanic), Uintah (3.5% Hispanic), and Fruit Heights (3% Hispanic). Layton is less Hispanic than neighboring Clearfield (20.8% Hispanic).

Layton's Native American/Other Population

1,485 residents of Layton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Layton ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Layton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Layton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaysville (1% Native American/Other), Clearfield (1.6% Native American/Other), Uintah (0% Native American/Other), and Fruit Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). Layton is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Weber (4.6% Native American/Other).

Layton's Multiracial Population

2,658 residents of Layton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Layton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Layton ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Layton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Layton is more Multiracial than neighboring Uintah (2.2% Multiracial), and Fruit Heights (1% Multiracial). Layton is less Multiracial than neighboring Kaysville (3.8% Multiracial), South Weber (4.9% Multiracial), and Clearfield (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.