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Dayton

Iowa · 772 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,406. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
772
−13%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6577548519481K1990201020202024Dayton
2024689
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,406
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,239
+99%since 2000
from $15,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(870)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(739)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score9.6%(74)
Diversity Score
10
+461%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Iowa?

Dayton, Iowa has about 772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Iowa?

The typical household in Dayton, Iowa earns about $61,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Iowa expensive?

In Dayton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Iowa?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Iowa?

About 4.7% of people in Dayton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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