Laytonville, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 720, Laytonville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Laytonville is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 720. It ranks as the 1151st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laytonville is 57.8 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laytonville is $37,656. This is 62% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $378,100. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Laytonville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.4% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laytonville, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.