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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Dayton Metro

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 3 counties · 814,049 residents · 1,281.562 sq mi
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Dayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,810. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $140,353.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
814,049
+1%since 2000
from 805,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
796K801K807K812K818K1990201020202024Dayton
2024816K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,810
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,230
+47%since 2000
from $21,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,353
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,921 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(649,302)
Black15.1%(121,709)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9,630)
Asian1.4%(11,022)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(305,541)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(592,963)
Black15.6%(126,662)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(28,594)
Asian2.4%(19,874)
Other4%(32,588)
Diversity Score52.9%(430,406)
Segregation Score45.4%(369,630)
Diversity Score
53
+39%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

DaytonCENTRAL136,688KetteringCENTRAL57,396BeavercreekCENTRAL48,134
What's inside

3 component counties

Montgomery CountyCENTRAL539,598Greene CountyCENTRAL174,322Miami County112,634
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH?

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH has about 814,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH?

The typical household in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH earns about $57,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH expensive?

In Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, the median home is worth about $140,353, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH?

About 14.0% of people in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,327 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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