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Dayton

Washington · 2,526 residents · 1.442 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,861. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% 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 $120,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,526
−5%since 2000
from 2,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,752 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+15%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,861
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,618
+36%since 2000
from $15,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,219)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(180)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other6.3%(159)
Diversity Score31.6%(798)
Diversity Score
32
+51%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Washington?

Dayton, Washington has about 2,526 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Washington?

The typical household in Dayton, Washington earns about $39,861 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 $120,300, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Washington?

About 16.6% 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 15.1% 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 17 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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