Layton, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 118, Layton'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

Layton is a small community located in Florida, within Monroe County. The total population is 118. It ranks as the 929th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Layton is 61.3 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 22.9% 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 Layton is $149,583. This is 101% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 85% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Layton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $842,400. Housing costs are 135% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Layton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.8% vs 50.4%).

Education

41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 22.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Layton, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.