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Dayton

Montana · 84 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,300. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−12%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.0
+14%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4264861071292000201020202024Dayton
202488
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,241
−1%since 2000
from $18,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.9%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
68.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.8%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+79%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(11)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
33.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
68.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Montana?

Dayton, Montana has about 84 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Montana?

The typical household in Dayton, Montana earns about $35,833 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 $258,300, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Montana?

About 28.6% 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 31.5% of people in Dayton, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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