Layton, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 967, 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 New Jersey, within Sussex County. The total population is 967. It ranks as the 555th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Layton is 35.0 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Layton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Layton is $130,313. This is 26% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Layton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $376,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Layton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 99.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Layton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.2% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Layton, New Jersey 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 New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.