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With a population of 78,014 as of the 2020 census, Layton is the largest city in Davis County, Utah. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area and is located about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City.

History of Layton

Layton was settled in the 1850s as an outgrowth of Kaysville. It was originally known as Kays Creek Settlement. The city was incorporated in 1920 and was named after Christopher Layton, one of the early settlers in the area. Layton grew slowly in its early years, but experienced rapid growth and development after World War II. Major residential and commercial expansion took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, Layton remains one of the fastest growing cities in Utah.

For more information on the history of Layton, visit the Layton, Utah Wikipedia page.

Demographics and Population

According to the 2020 US Census, Layton had a population of 78,014 residents. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 10.4% of the population.

The median age in Layton is 32.8 years. 22.5% of residents are under the age of 18 while 11.7% are over the age of 65. There are an average of 3.16 people per household. The median household income is $77,397.

Economy and Major Employers

Layton has a diverse economy with companies involved in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, technology, retail and healthcare. Some of the major employers in Layton include:

• Hill Air Force Base - https://www.hill.af.mil/ Address: 7961 1st St, Hill AFB, UT 84056 - Phone: (801) 777-3205
• Lifetime Products - https://www.lifetime.com/ Address: 875 W 2400 N, Clearfield, UT 84015 - Phone: (800) 225-3865
• Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/store/3619 Address: 180 N 1000 W, Layton, UT 84041 - Phone: (801) 773-3140
• Lagoon Amusement Park - https://www.lagoonpark.com/ Address: 375 N Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025 - Phone: (801) 451-8000

Other major employers include Davis School District, Intermountain Healthcare, Packsize International, Entrata, Wasatch Front Recycling & Transfer, and Robbins Sound Corporation.

For more on Layton's economy, visit the Layton City Economic Development website.

Education

Public education in Layton is provided by the Davis School District. There are several elementary, middle and high schools located within Layton city limits, including:

• North Layton Elementary
• East Layton Elementary
• West Kaysville Elementary
• Fairfield Junior High
• Northridge High School
• Layton High School

Higher education options include Weber State University, which has a satellite campus located in Layton.

Transportation

The major highway serving Layton is Interstate 15, which runs north-south along the Wasatch Front. Other major transportation routes include US-89 and State Route 193 (SR-193).

Public transportation is provided by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), which operates bus routes throughout the city. Layton also has a commuter rail station on the FrontRunner line.

Landmarks and Local Attractions

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Layton include:

• Layton Heritage Museum - A local history museum with exhibits on the pioneer settlement of Layton. Website - Address: 621 E Highway 193, Layton, UT 84041 - Phone: (801) 336-1265
• Hill Aerospace Museum - Museum at Hill Air Force Base with exhibits on military aviation history. Website - 7961 Wardleigh Rd, Hill AFB, UT 84056 - Phone: (801) 777-6868
• East Park - Large municipal park with playgrounds, trails, sports fields and more. Location: GPS coordinates - Address: 1989 Layton Heritage Parkway, Layton, UT 84040

Layton is located in Davis County in northern Utah. The Davis County website has more local information and resources. Their address is: 61 S Main St, Farmington, UT 84025 and phone number is (801) 451-3200.

Local Government

Layton has a Mayor-Council form of municipal government. The current Mayor of Layton is Joy Petro, who was elected in 2021. The city's website is www.laytoncity.org.

The Layton City Hall address is:

437 N Wasatch Dr
Layton, UT 84041

Phone: (801) 546-8500

Residents can connect with the city government online through the Layton City Facebook page.

Sports

The city is home to the Golden Spike Arena ice hockey team, members of the United States Premier Hockey League. Their website is goldenspikearena.com.

Many youth and high school sports teams in Layton also play at Golden Spike Arena.

Additional Local Resources

• Layton Chamber of Commerce
• Layton Public Library
• Davis Arts Council
• Layton City Parks & Recreation