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Dayton

Tennessee · 7,065 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 $35,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,300. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,065
+14%since 2000
from 6,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Dayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,436
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,067
+13%since 2000
from $15,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(5,699)
Black4.3%(307)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(615)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other4.6%(328)
Diversity Score41.7%(2,946)
Diversity Score
42
+95%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Tennessee?

Dayton, Tennessee has about 7,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dayton, Tennessee earns about $35,436 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Tennessee?

About 17.2% 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 26.3% 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 1,394 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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