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Dayton

New Jersey · 7,063 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,063
+13%since 2000
from 6,235 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,934 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,216
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,999
+28%since 2000
from $28,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,700
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,496
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+90%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(2,584)
Black8.8%(620)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(408)
Asian46%(3,248)
Other2.6%(186)
Diversity Score80.2%(5,661)
Diversity Score
80
+13%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
43.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, New Jersey?

Dayton, New Jersey has about 7,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dayton, New Jersey earns about $101,216 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 $396,700, and the typical rent is about $1,496 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 58.9% 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 0.0% 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 2,671 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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