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Dayton Lakes

Texas · 45 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 82.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−55%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+44%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31721131551961990201020202024Dayton Lakes
202485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,133
−29%since 2000
from $12,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
82.1%
+54.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade57.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
11.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(10)
Diversity Score
22
+779%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
30.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
53.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
23.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
59.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

Dayton Lakes, Texas has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dayton Lakes, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 82.1% 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 77 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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