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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dayton

Indiana · 1,120 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,792. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,120
+12%since 1990
from 996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
975 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 867 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
+4%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9341K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dayton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,792
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,401
+50%since 1990
from $11,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.1
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(982)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,074)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(62)
6
+61%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−31%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dayton, Indiana?

Dayton, Indiana has about 1,120 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Indiana?

The typical household in Dayton, Indiana earns about $44,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Indiana expensive?

In Dayton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Indiana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Indiana?

About 7.9% of people in Dayton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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