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Dayton

Kentucky · 5,338 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,623. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
5,338
−11%since 2000
from 5,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,109 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 4,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+7%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Dayton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,623
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,165
+18%since 2000
from $15,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,839)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(178)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,108)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(89)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0.8%(44)
Diversity Score8%(429)
Diversity Score
8
+170%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Kentucky?

Dayton, Kentucky has about 5,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dayton, Kentucky earns about $37,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Kentucky expensive?

In Dayton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Kentucky?

About 14.7% of people in Dayton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,238 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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