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Dayton

New Jersey · 8,138 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Dayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,766. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $405,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,138
+31%since 2000
from 6,235 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,381 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+23%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,766
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,223
+70%since 2000
from $28,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,764
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(2,323)
Black8.6%(703)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(497)
Asian54%(4,394)
Other2.2%(181)
Diversity Score76.4%(6,220)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
50.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, New Jersey?

Dayton, New Jersey has about 8,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dayton, New Jersey earns about $123,766 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 $405,400, and the typical rent is about $1,764 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, New Jersey?

About 69.6% 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 1.4% 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 3,746 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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