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Dayton

Oregon · 2,647 residents (2025 est.) · 0.836 sq mi
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Dayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,184. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $410,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,675
+26%since 2000
from 2,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,200 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+25%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,184
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,985
+166%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+13%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,861
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+52%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,462)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(555)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(1,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,796)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26%(696)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(183)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,594)
Diversity Score
60
+17%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2016
from 67.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2016
from 31.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Oregon?

Dayton, Oregon has about 2,675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Dayton, Oregon earns about $91,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Oregon expensive?

In Dayton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $410,800, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Oregon?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Oregon?

About 13.7% of people in Dayton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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