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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dayton

Tennessee · 6,180 residents · 8.504 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
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

6,180
+9%since 1990
from 5,671 in 1990
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+4%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,542
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,355 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,946
+78%since 1990
from $8,946 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.7
−2%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,299)
Black6.2%(350)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(935)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,525)
Black5.2%(319)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(193)
Asian0.7%(45)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,321)
21
+30%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.0 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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How many people live in Dayton, Tennessee?

Dayton, Tennessee has about 6,180 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dayton, Tennessee earns about $26,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Tennessee expensive?

In Dayton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Tennessee?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Tennessee?

About 16.9% of people in Dayton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 509 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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