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Dayton

Montana · 88 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Dayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,313. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,250,000. With a median age of 67.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 415%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−7%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.2
+26%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4264861071292000201020202024Dayton
202488
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,313
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,447
+211%since 2000
from $18,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−5%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,250,000
+415%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
54.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
+210%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(7)
Diversity Score18.3%(16)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−51.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Montana?

Dayton, Montana has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Montana?

The typical household in Dayton, Montana earns about $100,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Montana expensive?

In Dayton, Montana, the median home is worth about $1,250,000.

How educated are people in Dayton, Montana?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Montana?

About 6.8% of people in Dayton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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