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Dayton

Wyoming · 822 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Dayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,405. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $260,100. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
822
+21%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,500 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+20%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5156507849181K1990201020202024Dayton
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,405
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,277
+91%since 2000
from $16,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(735)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score10.3%(84)
Diversity Score
10
+82%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton, Wyoming?

Dayton, Wyoming has about 822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton, Wyoming?

The typical household in Dayton, Wyoming earns about $84,405 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 $260,100, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton, Wyoming?

About 32.5% 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 4.3% 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 262 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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