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South Dayton

New York · 662 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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South Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

662
+8%since 1990
from 612 in 1990
1990 – 2025
658 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−2%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4855866887898901990201020202024South Dayton
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,187
+23%since 1990
from $10,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−12.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
29.4% rent
1.6
+6%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(601)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(638)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(30)
5
−24%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.2 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 South Dayton, New York?

South Dayton, New York has about 662 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Dayton, New York?

The typical household in South Dayton, New York earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dayton, New York expensive?

In South Dayton, New York, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in South Dayton, New York?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Dayton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Dayton, New York?

About 17.3% of people in South Dayton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Dayton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Dayton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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