Layton is a town in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city has a population of 67,311, rising to about 72,231 in 2014. Layton is the densest city in Davis County and the ninth most populous of Utah.
Layton has direct access to Salt Lake City, Ogden, Salt Lake City International Airport, Antelope Island and FrontRunner commuter rail. Layton City is a leader in economic development for the region, with immediate proximity to Hill Air Force Base, a large hotel districts (1,000 hotel beds) and a conference center, Layton Hills Mall, several nationally recognized retail and food chains, East Gate Business Park, and the Weber State University-Davis campus.
In 2014, Layton contributed $ 1.34 billion in retail sales activity, the second largest market in north Salt Lake City and seventh largest in Utah.
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History
Establishment
Layton was completed in the 1850s as a result of Kaysville, and was named after Christopher Layton, a colonist and leader of Mormon. It falls within the limits when Kaysville was founded as a city in 1868, but in the 1880s many Layton residents wanted to be separated from the city. They challenge the Kaysville authorities to impose a tax on their property, claiming that they do not accept municipal services. This dispute reached the United States Supreme Court in 1894 as the case of Linford v. Ellison , which was decided to support Layton property owners. The separatist movement finally succeeded in 1902, when Layton became an unrelated independent region. After further growth it was made a city entered in 1920.
Expansion
The city population is increasing slowly; until about 1940 around the year 600. The creation of Hill Air Force Base in the north in 1940, followed closely by the entry of the United States into World War II, led to dramatic population increases. War worker flows into the area; the 1950 census counted 3,456 people. Layton became a city, changing from a farm town into a residential community. Growth slowed after the war, but Layton continued to grow as a suburban bedroom community, as those who did not work at the Air Force base began to leave for Salt Lake City or Ogden County. The city continues to grow geographically, annexing the surrounding plots of land, including the town of Laytona and the adjacent town of East Layton. In 1985, Layton passed Bountiful to become the densest city in Davis County.
LDS Temple
On April 1, 2018, Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announces the church's intention to build a temple in Layton. The Layton Utah Temple will be the 19th in Utah.
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Geography
Layton is located in the northern part of Wasatch Front, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Salt Lake City and 15 miles (24 km) south of Ogden. It borders Clearfield to the northwest, Hill Air Force Base to the north, South Weber to the northeast, Wasatch Mountains to the east, Kaysville to the south, Great Salt Lake wetlands to the southwest and Syracuse to the west.
According to the US Census Bureau, Layton has a total area of ​​22.2 square miles (57.4 km 2 ), which is 22.0 square miles (57.0 km 2 ) is ground and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km 2 ), or 0.78%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this region is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Great Salt Lake snow effect common in winter.
Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 67,311 people, 18,282 households, and 14,771 families living in the city. Population density was 2,823.9 people per square mile (1,090.1/km ²). There are 19,145 housing units with an average density of 924.6 per square mile (356.9/km²). City's racial makeup is 89.91% White, 1.61% African American, 0.53% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Island, 3.09% of other races, and 2.52 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 6.96% of the population.
There were 18,282 households in which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had non-husbands female households, and 19.2% were not family. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size is 3.19 and the average family size is 3.59.
The population was 35.1% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% 65 years or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 women, there are 101.7 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 100.1 men.
The average income for households is $ 52,128, and the average income for families is $ 57,193. Men have an average income of $ 40,409 compared to $ 26,646 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 19,604. About 5.0% of families and 5.6% of the population are below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those aged 65 and older.
Government
Layton City has a board/manager form with 290 full-time employees. Layton City Council consists of five members and a mayor. All members are selected by City residents during the city elections held every two years. Each seat consists of four years. Board members staggered. Two members and a mayor were elected at one time, and two years later three other members were elected. The mayor and the council are responsible for establishing the city's policy and the City Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations.
Bob Stevenson became mayor in 2013 and Alex R. Jensen has been a city manager since 1992. There are five members of the city council. In 2016, city council members are Joyce Brown (since 2003), Tom Day (since 2013), Bruce Davis (since 2015), Scott Freitag (since 2007), and Joy Petro (since 2013). City council meetings are held every first and third Thursday at 19:00 in the boardroom.
Education
Layton has an additional branch of Weber State University and is part of the Davis School District. The city has three secondary schools, four junior high schools, and thirteen primary schools.
SMA
- Layton High School (1966 estimate) - Davis School District
- Northridge High School (est. 1992) - Davis School District
- NUAMES - Academy of Mathematics, Engineering & amp; Utah Northern Science (est 2004) - an early high school charter high school working in partnership with Weber State University.
Junior high school
- Central Davis Junior High
- Legacy Junior High
- North Davis Preparatory Academy
- North Layton Junior
Transportation
I-15 runs north-south through downtown and serves Layton with three intersections - (from north to south) Drive Antelope, Hillfield Road, and Layton Parkway. US 89 stretches north-south along the eastern edge of Layton, adjacent to the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, and provides access to Weber Canyon via I-84 to the north at Weber South, then joins the I-15 and Legacy Parkway to the south in Farmington, close to Lagoon Amusement Park. Utah State Route 193 runs east-west through north of Layton, passing through the southern gate of Hill Air Force Base, connecting AS 89 to I-15 in Clearfield.
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides FrontRunner bus and commuter rail services. FrontRunner Layton Station is located at the former Pacific Pacific Layton Depot.
Destination
Layton's major retail districts include Layton Hills Mall, Cinemark Cinema, Davis Conference Center, and "Restaurant Row", nicknamed so because of the many national chain restaurants located along its one mile.
Layton Town Center includes the city office, the police station, and the courthouse. Located nearby are the Layton Commons Park, Davis Art Council, Davis Branch Central Library, Averley Edward A Kenley Ambyater, Layton Heritage Museum, Layton Surf 'N Swim and Layton High School.
Adams Canyon, a popular hiking destination, is located east of Highway 89. Gambel Oak, Douglas Fir, and Fern Bush are some of the plant species found along the path. Chipmunks and various bird species can also be found. The trail head is located at N Eastside Dr., East Layton, UT 84040. The total length is about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) out and back.
Parks and walkways
- Andy Adams Park 1713 E 1000 N
- Bamberger Trail
- Camelot Park 1400 W 2000 N
- Chapel Park 152 S 900 E
- Chelsie Meadows Park 1401 N 2575 W
- D & amp; RG Trail
- Ellison Park - Splash Pad & amp; Skate Park 700 N 2200 W
- Kays Creek Parkway Multiple Trail Heads
- Layton Commons Park 437 N Wasatch Dr
- Lawas Park 469 N 3200 W
- Oak Forest Park 2250 E 2400 N
- Sandridge Park 2555 N St Church
- Vae View Park 1600 N Main
- Veterans Park 175 W Gentile St
- Woodward Park 1505 N 25 E
Famous people
- Christine Cavanaugh, a sound actress known for Babe
- Daniel Coats, former NFL player for Cincinnati Bengals
- John Collins, basketball player, first-round selection in the 2017 NBA draft
- Tiffany Coyne, create a model Let's Make a Deal
- Chuck Ehin, an NFL player
- Sherman L. Fleek, military historian
- Kevin Garn, former majority leader of the Utah Representative Council
- Shaun Todd McBride, artist and social media personality better known as Shonduras
- Court McGee, a mixed martial artist currently battling at UFC
- Sterling W. Sill, general authority for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and local businessmen
References
Further reading
- Carlsruh, Dan; Carlsruh, Eve, eds. (1985). Layton, Utah: The Historic Viewpoint . Kaysville-Layton Historical Society. ASINÃ, B0013TTFWQ.
External links
Media related to Layton, Utah on Wikimedia Commons
- The Layton City official website
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