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Dayton

Illinois · 271 residents · 1.839 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 92 residents. Median home value is $271,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−25%since 2023
from 363 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 197 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+19%since 2023
from 46.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
240333426518611201020202024Dayton
2024271
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,525
+25%since 2023
from $57,411 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.610
+50%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $235,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+113%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−69%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 22.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
Female
45.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Illinois?

Dayton, Illinois has about 271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dayton, Illinois earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Illinois expensive?

In Dayton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $271,000.

How educated are people in Dayton, Illinois?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Dayton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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