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CITY · 2010 ACS

Dayton

Virginia · 1,530 residents · 1.03 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,530
+14%since 2000
from 1,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.9%(105)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(98)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146%(92)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(102)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(72)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.7%(179)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.1%(215)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.8%(257)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(165)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.9%(121)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.6%(101)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(23)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,576
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,011
+31%since 2000
from $17,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+15%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dayton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,216)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(89)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,363)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9%(138)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.5%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.9%(147)
Cuban1.1%(18)
Honduran0.3%(5)
Ancestry
American39.9%(662)
German16.6%(276)
English7.8%(129)
Irish7.4%(123)
Ethiopian2.5%(42)
Ukrainian2%(34)
Italian1.9%(31)
Russian1.5%(25)
Dutch1.4%(23)
Polish0.5%(9)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.4%(6)
Swedish0.4%(6)
French0.2%(4)
Norwegian0.2%(3)
Scottish0.2%(3)
British0.1%(2)
Welsh0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(209)
Married59.2%(446)
Widowed4.5%(34)
Divorced8.6%(65)
Women 15+
Never married30.6%(256)
Married49.5%(414)
Widowed5.6%(47)
Divorced14.3%(120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Virginia?

Dayton, Virginia has about 1,530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Virginia?

The typical household in Dayton, Virginia earns about $36,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Virginia expensive?

In Dayton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $231,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Virginia?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Virginia?

About 11.9% of people in Dayton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 609 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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