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Dayton

Illinois · 528 residents · 1.839 sq mi
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Dayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,125. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $202,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
528
−7%since 2019
from 566 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
287 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 308 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
−5%since 2019
from 50.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
240333426518611201020202024Dayton
2024271
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,852 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,920
−7%since 2019
from $43,098 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $202,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $930 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
6.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(91)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(462)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(34)
Asian2.8%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(121)
Diversity Score
23
+43%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+6%since 2019
from 25.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
Female
32.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Illinois?

Dayton, Illinois has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dayton, Illinois earns about $86,125 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 $202,800, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Illinois?

About 14.9% 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 5.3% 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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