Layton, Utah
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Location in Utah
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1850 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Utah | ||
| County : | Davis County | ||
| Coordinates : | 41 ° 5 ′ N , 111 ° 57 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Mountain ( UTC − 7 / −6 ) | ||
| Residents : | 75,655 (as of 2016) | ||
| Population density : | 1,411.5 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 54.0 km 2 (approx. 21 mi 2 ) of which 53.6 km 2 (approx. 21 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Height : | 1326 m | ||
| Postcodes : | 84040, 84041 | ||
| Area code : | +1 801 | ||
| FIPS : | 49-43660 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1442459 | ||
| Website : | www.laytoncity.org | ||
| Mayor : | Steve Curtis | ||
Layton is a city in Davis County in the US - state of Utah . It is the largest city in the county.
geography
The place covers an area of 54 km², of which 0.3 km² is water. The local altitude is 4,356 feet above sea level. According to the US Census Bureau, the city had around 58,474 inhabitants in 2000. By 2004 the population increased to 61,205.
Layton is approximately 11 miles south of Ogden and 23 miles north of Salt Lake City . The city is bounded to the east by the Wasatch Mountains and west by the Great Salt Lake . This region is known for strong westerly winds.
history
The first Mormons settled in the Kaysville- Layton area around 1850. In 1882 two farmers settled a few miles north of Kaysville. The area was first called Kays Creek and has been called Layton since 1886. The settlement was named after Christopher Layton, an early settler.
Population development
| year | Residents¹ |
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| 1980 | 22,862 |
| 1990 | 41,784 |
| 2000 | 58,474 |
| 2010 | 67,525 |
¹ 1980–2010: Census Results
statistics
- The median family income is $ 57,193.
- The average age in the city is 27 years.
Sons of the city
- William A. Dawson (1903-1981), politician
- Benjamin Patch (* 1994), volleyball player
- John Collins (born 1997), basketball player
