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Dayton

Texas · 7,242 residents · 30.661 sq mi
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Dayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,242
+27%since 2000
from 5,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Dayton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,401 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,256
−12%since 2000
from $16,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(4,587)
Black18.1%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,110)
Asian1.2%(87)
Other1.8%(133)
Diversity Score67.5%(4,889)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
6.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
66.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton, Texas has about 7,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Texas?

The typical household in Dayton, Texas earns about $50,625 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Texas?

About 9.2% 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 18.7% 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 2,090 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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