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Dayton

Illinois · 537 residents · 1.839 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $179,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−7%vs 2011
vs 580 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 315 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+15%vs 2011
vs 41.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
240333426518611201020202024Dayton
2024271
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,344 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,763
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $29,702 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $171,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $666 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+19.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(26)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other4.1%(24)
Diversity Score22.1%(128)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(498)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(15)
Asian2.6%(14)
Other4.1%(22)
Diversity Score22.2%(119)
Diversity Score
22
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 22.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Female
52.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Illinois?

Dayton, Illinois has about 537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dayton, Illinois earns about $75,625 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 $179,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Illinois?

About 16.5% 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 8.1% of people in Dayton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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