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Dayton

Minnesota · 7,262 residents · 23.419 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,557. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,262
+55%since 2000
from 4,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Dayton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,557
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,148
+70%since 2000
from $27,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,442)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(129)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(481)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(5,759)
Black3.2%(236)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(704)
Asian2.9%(214)
Other1.3%(96)
Diversity Score39.1%(2,838)
Diversity Score
39
+282%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Minnesota?

Dayton, Minnesota has about 7,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dayton, Minnesota earns about $112,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Minnesota expensive?

In Dayton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $357,000, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Minnesota?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Minnesota?

About 6.1% of people in Dayton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,836 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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