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Dayton

Alabama · 52 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Dayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,208. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,100. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.0
−22%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19344963781990201020202024Dayton
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,208
+312%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$30,690
+200%since 2000
from $10,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing43.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−53%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(17)
Black65.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(29)
Diversity Score
56
−2%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+43.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Alabama?

Dayton, Alabama has about 52 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Alabama?

The typical household in Dayton, Alabama earns about $65,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Alabama expensive?

In Dayton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $102,100.

How educated are people in Dayton, Alabama?

About 17.1% 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 0.0% 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 21 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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