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Dayton Lakes

Texas · 60 residents (2025 est.) · 0.858 sq mi
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Dayton Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 70.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−16%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+33%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31721131551961990201020202024Dayton Lakes
202485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,750
−75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,099
−53%since 2000
from $12,873 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.6%
+43.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−5%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.9%
Information30%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(100)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.8%(16)
Diversity Score38.2%(32)
Diversity Score
38
+1459%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
52.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+38.4 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

Dayton Lakes, Texas has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

The typical household in Dayton Lakes, Texas earns about $16,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton Lakes, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

About 70.6% of people in Dayton Lakes, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton Lakes, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton Lakes, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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