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Dayton

Texas · 10,226 residents (2025 est.) · 30.661 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,691. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,600. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,058
+59%since 2000
from 5,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Dayton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,691
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,401 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,296
+106%since 2000
from $16,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+4%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+104%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(3,857)
Black19.6%(1,121)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(601)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(3,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(4,837)
Black13.4%(1,216)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(2,400)
Asian1.6%(145)
Other5.1%(460)
Diversity Score78%(7,063)
Diversity Score
78
+31%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton, Texas has about 9,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Texas?

The typical household in Dayton, Texas earns about $59,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Texas expensive?

In Dayton, Texas, the median home is worth about $227,600, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Texas?

About 20.6% of people in Dayton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,906 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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