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Dayton

Oregon · 2,534 residents · 0.836 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,662. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $172,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,534
+20%since 2000
from 2,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,031 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+13%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,662
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,148
+46%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+15%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,671)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(758)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other2.5%(64)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,492)
Diversity Score
59
+15%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Oregon?

Dayton, Oregon has about 2,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Dayton, Oregon earns about $50,662 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 $172,400, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Oregon?

About 16.4% 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 10.1% 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 1,008 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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