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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dayton

Washington · 2,655 residents · 1.442 sq mi
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Dayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,409. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,655
+6%since 1990
from 2,509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,841 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,740 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+4%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,409
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,925
+50%since 1990
from $10,618 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$460
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
33.2% rent
2.5
+45%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(287)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score29.1%(730)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,351)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(217)
Asian0.5%(12)
Diversity Score21%(557)
21
−28%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dayton, Washington?

Dayton, Washington has about 2,655 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Washington?

The typical household in Dayton, Washington earns about $31,409 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Washington?

About 15.3% 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 13.3% 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 146 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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