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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dayton

Nevada · 5,907 residents · 34.9 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,599. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,555 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,907
+151%since 1990
from 2,352 in 1990
1990 – 2024
169 / sq mi
+151%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+14%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1,0005K9K13K17K1990201020202024Dayton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,599
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,943 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,417
+54%since 1990
from $11,970 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$722
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $418 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(114)
Asian1.2%(28)
Diversity Score19.5%(458)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,172)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(520)
Asian0.9%(53)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,376)
23
+20%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Nevada?

Dayton, Nevada has about 5,907 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Nevada?

The typical household in Dayton, Nevada earns about $43,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Nevada expensive?

In Dayton, Nevada, the median home is worth about $120,600, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Nevada?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Nevada?

About 6.7% of people in Dayton, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,555 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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

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