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CITY · 2020 ACS

Dayton

Nevada · 15,153 residents · 34.9 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,918. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,246 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,153
+157%since 2000
from 5,907 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.5
+22%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1,0005K9K13K17K1990201020202024Dayton
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(801)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(854)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(963)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(841)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(706)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(1,729)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(1,601)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(1,782)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(2,270)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.6%(2,370)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(1,008)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(228)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,918
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,564
+77%since 2000
from $18,417 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−12%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dayton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,172)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(520)
Asian0.9%(53)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(11,056)
Black0.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(2,607)
Asian1.8%(266)
Other4.6%(704)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.2%(2,164)
Cuban2.2%(310)
Salvadoran1.8%(263)
Nicaraguan0.3%(37)
Guatemalan0.2%(34)
Spaniard0.2%(32)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(142)
Chinese0.5%(71)
Burmese0.3%(38)
Japanese0.2%(22)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English15.9%(2,274)
German14.2%(2,020)
Irish11.9%(1,695)
Italian6.3%(903)
American2.7%(391)
Scottish2.5%(357)
French2.4%(346)
Norwegian2%(285)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(274)
Welsh1.7%(237)
Portuguese1.6%(221)
Polish1.5%(208)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(178)
Danish1.2%(175)
Swedish1.1%(157)
Dutch0.9%(122)
Swiss0.7%(104)
Finnish0.7%(99)
West Indian0.4%(53)
Greek0.3%(40)
Lithuanian0.3%(39)
Lebanese0.3%(36)
British0.3%(36)
Hungarian0.3%(36)
Iranian0.2%(35)
Slovak0.2%(35)
Ukrainian0.2%(24)
Canadian0.2%(23)
Moroccan0.1%(21)
Austrian0.1%(15)
Slovene0.1%(9)
Arab0%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(2,149)
Married56%(3,905)
Widowed2.3%(160)
Divorced10.8%(754)
Women 15+
Never married14.6%(888)
Married63.4%(3,854)
Widowed7.1%(434)
Divorced14.9%(907)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Nevada?

Dayton, Nevada has about 15,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Nevada?

The typical household in Dayton, Nevada earns about $71,918 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 $274,700, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Nevada?

About 15.2% 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 4.0% 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 12,801 residents, a change of about 544 percent over that period.

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

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