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Dayton

Ohio · 137,644 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 $34,457. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 28,535 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,400. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137,644
−17%since 2000
from 166,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,466 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+8%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K146K159K173K187K1990201020202024Dayton
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,457
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,097
+42%since 2000
from $15,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
54.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(64,020)
Black40.4%(55,620)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(7,859)
Asian1.4%(1,922)
Other4%(5,528)
Diversity Score75%(103,198)
Diversity Score
75
+16%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Ohio?

Dayton, Ohio has about 137,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Dayton, Ohio earns about $34,457 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Ohio?

About 18.4% 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 29.6% 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 44,400 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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