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Dayton

Texas · 8,777 residents · 30.661 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,899. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,777
+54%since 2000
from 5,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+7%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Dayton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,899
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,715
+66%since 2000
from $16,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(5,029)
Black15%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,852)
Asian1.5%(133)
Other1.9%(164)
Diversity Score72.2%(6,333)
Diversity Score
72
+21%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton, Texas has about 8,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Texas?

The typical household in Dayton, Texas earns about $57,899 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 $142,300, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Texas?

About 11.1% 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 7.7% 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 3,625 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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