Dayton is located in Newaygo County, Michigan. Dayton has a 2025 population of 2,032 . Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,002 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $87,859 with a poverty rate of 16.09%. The median age in Dayton is 43 years: 44.9 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dayton includes 94.43% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (94.43%)
Two or more races (3.93%)
Other race (0.55%)
Asian (0.5%)
Native American (0.35%)
Black or African American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 94.43% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dayton's average per capita income is $45,724. Household income levels show a median of $79,167. The poverty rate stands at 16.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,398 | - |
| Families | $84,900 | $93,474 |
| Households | $79,167 | $87,859 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $57,418 |
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