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Dayton

Pennsylvania · 553 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,000. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
553
+2%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,471 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204895596296981990201020202024Dayton
2024521
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,574
+24%since 2000
from $15,036 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services12.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

Dayton, Pennsylvania has about 553 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dayton, Pennsylvania earns about $50,278 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 $57,000, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% 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 14.9% 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 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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