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Dayton

Alabama · 28 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−53%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+49%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19344963781990201020202024Dayton
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$17,855
+74%since 2000
from $10,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(10)
Black64.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(16)
Diversity Score
57
+1%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.8%
−63.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
72.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Alabama?

Dayton, Alabama has about 28 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Alabama?

The typical household in Dayton, Alabama earns about $38,750 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Dayton, Alabama?

About 14.3% 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 45 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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