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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dayton

Pennsylvania · 543 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,156. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

543
−7%since 1990
from 581 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,444 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,545 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+14%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4204895596296981990201020202024Dayton
2024521
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,156
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,700 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,036
+69%since 1990
from $8,887 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
20.5% rent
1.4
−10%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

Dayton, Pennsylvania has about 543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dayton, Pennsylvania earns about $30,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dayton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of people in Dayton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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