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Dayton

Tennessee · 7,191 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 $36,920. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $107,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
7,191
+16%since 2000
from 6,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,920
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,014
−6%since 2000
from $15,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,525)
Black5.2%(319)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(193)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(1,321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,217)
Black4.8%(342)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(405)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other1.6%(113)
Diversity Score29.3%(2,104)
Diversity Score
29
+37%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Tennessee?

Dayton, Tennessee has about 7,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dayton, Tennessee earns about $36,920 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Tennessee?

About 18.4% 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 19.1% 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 1,520 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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