Dayton is a city located in Rhea County, Tennessee. Dayton has a 2025 population of 7,560. It is also the county seat of Rhea County. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 7.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $64,818 with a poverty rate of 20.27%.The median age in Dayton is 39.7 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dayton includes 80.18% White, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,766 | 80.18% |
Two or more races | 803 | 11.17% |
Black or African American | 216 | 3% |
Asian | 209 | 2.91% |
Other race | 197 | 2.74% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dayton's average per capita income is $42,205. Household income levels show a median of $56,692. The poverty rate stands at 20.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $66,935 | - |
Families | $62,997 | $70,795 |
Households | $56,692 | $64,818 |
Non Families | - | $32,312 |
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