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Dayton

Alabama · 24 residents (2025 est.) · 0.998 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−23%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+35%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19344963781990201020202024Dayton
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,965
+66%since 2000
from $10,235 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−52.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−15%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance46.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical46.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35%(21)
Black65%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(10)
Black78.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.5%(20)
Diversity Score
43
−25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.3%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Alabama?

Dayton, Alabama has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dayton, Alabama?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Alabama?

About 6.5% of people in Dayton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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