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Dayton

Wyoming · 757 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

757
+12%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,381 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5156507849181K1990201020202024Dayton
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,061
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,597 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,921
+52%since 2000
from $16,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$188,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$810
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
49.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.4% rent
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.1
+67%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(638)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(23)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other29.8%(225)
Diversity Score50.2%(380)
50
+790%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
74.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
29.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
41.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Wyoming?

Dayton, Wyoming has about 757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Wyoming?

The typical household in Dayton, Wyoming earns about $46,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton, Wyoming expensive?

In Dayton, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $188,100, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Wyoming?

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

What is the poverty rate in Dayton, Wyoming?

About 3.3% of people in Dayton, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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