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Dayton

Ohio · 141,527 residents · 55.812 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,368. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,100. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141,527
−15%since 2000
from 166,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,536 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+6%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K146K159K173K187K1990201020202024Dayton
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,368
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,702
+7%since 2000
from $15,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(87,487)
Black42.9%(71,291)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2,626)
Asian0.6%(1,041)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(107,403)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(71,458)
Black42.6%(60,342)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4,180)
Asian0.8%(1,195)
Other2%(2,870)
Diversity Score69.1%(97,761)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Ohio?

Dayton, Ohio has about 141,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Dayton, Ohio earns about $29,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Ohio expensive?

In Dayton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Ohio?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Ohio?

About 31.0% of people in Dayton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40,517 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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