Laytonville, California

Laytonville
FIPS code		06-40928
GNIS feature ID	1658951

Laytonville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located 23 miles (37 km) north-northwest of Willits,^[4] at an elevation of 1,670 feet (510 m).^[2] The population was 1,152 at the 2020 census,^[3] down from 1,227 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Laytonville is located in northern Mendocino County at 39°41′18″N 123°28′58″W / 39.68833°N 123.48278°W / 39.68833; -123.48278.

of the South Fork are 5 miles (8 km) south of Laytonville.

U.S. Route 101 passes through the center of town, leading south through Willits 45 miles (72 km) to Ukiah, the Mendocino county seat, and northwest 22 miles (35 km) to Leggett.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Laytonville CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km²), of which 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²), or 1.16%, are water.^[1]

History

The town was founded by Nova Scotian Frank B. Layton,^[5] who in 1874 built a blacksmithy and house at the site.^[4] The first post office opened in 1879.^[4]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1980	1,096		—
1990	1,133		3.4%
2000	1,301		14.8%
2010	1,227		−5.7%
2020	1,152		−6.1%
US Census[6] U.S Census 1880-1980,[7]

2010

The

of any race were 141 persons (11.5%).

The Census reported that 1,226 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 1 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 493 households, out of which 163 (33.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 166 (33.7%) were

(60.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.04.

The population was spread out, with 271 people (22.1%) under the age of 18, 96 people (7.8%) aged 18 to 24, 326 people (26.6%) aged 25 to 44, 384 people (31.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 150 people (12.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

There were 562 housing units at a reported average density of 103.4 per square mile (39.9/km²). Of these 562 housing units in the Laytonville area, 270 (54.8%) were owner-occupied, and 223 (45.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.7%. 640 people (52.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 586 people (47.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the

of any race were 8.30% of the population.

There were 496 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,432, and the median income for a family was $38,080. Males had a median income of $33,269 versus $21,563 for females. The

, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

The Amtrak Thruway 7 bus provides daily connections to/from Laytonville (with a curbside stop at 44900 Highway 101), Martinez to the south, and Arcata to the north. Additional Amtrak connections are available from Martinez station.^[10]

Politics

In the

Federally, Laytonville is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.^[13]

See also

• commune

References