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Dayton

New Jersey · 7,952 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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#102Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82646.5%#247Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.5%
The short version

Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,902. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $496,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,952
+28%since 2000
from 6,235 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,304 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 2,948 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+24%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(148)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(428)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.7%(850)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(697)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(278)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(881)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(1,040)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.3%(1,459)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(1,182)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.6%(686)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(216)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(87)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,902
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,050 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,761
+107%since 2000
from $28,924 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
+4%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,199
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−10%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(3,626)
Black9.5%(595)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(321)
Asian25%(1,561)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(2,494)
Black6%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(527)
Asian50.9%(4,045)
Other5.2%(410)
Diversity Score
79
−1%since 2009
from 80 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(242)
Puerto Rican2.3%(182)
Colombian0.5%(38)
Salvadoran0.4%(28)
Ecuadorian0.2%(19)
Dominican0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Asian Indian40.4%(3,211)
Chinese4%(316)
Filipino3.4%(267)
Pakistani0.6%(48)
Thai0.4%(31)
Sri Lankan0.2%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro2.2%(173)
Ancestry
Irish6.1%(486)
Italian6.1%(485)
Arab5.6%(444)
Egyptian5.2%(416)
English4.6%(367)
German3.8%(303)
Polish3%(239)
Russian1.1%(86)
Scottish0.9%(75)
West Indian0.9%(73)
Greek0.8%(63)
Hungarian0.6%(45)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.6%(44)
Jamaican0.6%(44)
Swedish0.5%(41)
French0.5%(40)
Ukrainian0.5%(38)
American0.4%(29)
British0.3%(25)
Finnish0.3%(20)
Jordanian0.2%(18)
Haitian0.2%(14)
Austrian0.2%(13)
Brazilian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Arab population · Largest Egyptian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
46.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 49.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(1,039)
Married63.2%(2,173)
Widowed1.6%(54)
Divorced5%(173)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(725)
Married64.6%(1,994)
Widowed5.2%(161)
Divorced6.7%(207)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, New Jersey?

Dayton, New Jersey has about 7,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Dayton, New Jersey earns about $151,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, New Jersey expensive?

In Dayton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $496,600, and the typical rent is about $2,199 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 70.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Dayton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,560 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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