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Washington · 2,538 residents (2025 est.) · 1.442 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,774
+4%since 2000
from 2,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,924 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,221
+115%since 2000
from $15,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−4%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,351)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(217)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,093)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(299)
Asian2.7%(75)
Other10.3%(285)
Diversity Score51%(1,414)
Diversity Score
51
+143%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Washington?

Dayton, Washington has about 2,774 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Washington?

The typical household in Dayton, Washington earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Washington expensive?

In Dayton, Washington, the median home is worth about $243,600, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Washington?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Washington?

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

Has Dayton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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