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Dayton

Oregon · 2,678 residents · 0.836 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,784. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,900. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,678
+26%since 2000
from 2,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,203 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+20%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,784
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,295
+85%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,350
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,689)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(805)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other3.4%(92)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,631)
Diversity Score
61
+19%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Oregon?

Dayton, Oregon has about 2,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Dayton, Oregon earns about $65,784 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 $218,900, and the typical rent is about $1,350 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Oregon?

About 20.9% 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 9.0% 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 1,152 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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