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Dayton

New Jersey · 6,235 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,050. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $163,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,235
+42%since 1990
from 4,392 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,590 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 1,825 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.7
+7%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,050
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,460 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,924
+43%since 1990
from $20,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $908 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−29%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,617)
Black6%(262)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(193)
Asian11.1%(487)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,984)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(3,626)
Black9.5%(595)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(321)
Asian25%(1,561)
Diversity Score71.2%(4,437)
Diversity Score
71
+58%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+10%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, New Jersey?

Dayton, New Jersey has about 6,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dayton, New Jersey earns about $79,050 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 $163,000, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 50.3% 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 2.4% 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 1,843 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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