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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dayton

New Jersey · 4,392 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,460. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,843 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $161,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,392
−30%vs 2000
vs 6,235 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,825 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 2,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,460
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,050 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,279
−30%vs 2000
vs $28,924 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$161,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $163,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$908
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,025 in 2000
US average: $450
71.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
2.9
+41%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score71.2%(4,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,617)
Black6%(262)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(193)
Asian11.1%(487)
Other0.6%(26)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,984)
45
−37%vs 2000
vs 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dayton, New Jersey?

Dayton, New Jersey has about 4,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dayton, New Jersey earns about $55,460 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 $161,300, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 44.2% 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 2.7% of people in Dayton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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