Dayton Population

1880–2026

2,643

2026 projection

0.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Dayton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,643-40.15%
20252,647-60.23%
20242,653+30.11%
20232,650-170.64%
20222,667-160.60%
20212,683+150.56%
20202,668-943.40%
20192,762+90.33%
20182,753+351.29%
20172,718+742.80%

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Dayton Demographics

36.5median age

Median age

Female36.4 yrs
Male36.5 yrs

Adults

2,062
365 seniors · 18%1,697 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 1,323Male 50.5% · 1,352

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 27 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Dayton Income

$91,184median household income

Median household income

$91,184

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,994

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Dayton Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%44%51%
Never married34%37%31%
Divorced14%15%13%
Widowed3%3%3%
Separated2%1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201