Dayton, OH Demographics
What is the population of Dayton?
There are 137,305 residents in Dayton, with a median age of 34. Of this, 49.65% are males and 50.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.07% of the resident pool in Dayton, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.93%. Additionally, 3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 102,593 people in Dayton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 137,305 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 68,176 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 69,129 | -0.8% |
Male Population 49.65%
Female Population 50.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 129,167 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,020 | -3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 4,118 | 2.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.07%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.93%
Not Citizen 3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 748 | 14.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 21,097 | -11.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,096 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,733 | 15.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 102,593 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 15.6%
Moved from Same State 4.51%
Moved from Different State 3.5%
Same House as Last Year 75.84%
What are the employment statistics in Dayton?
White-collar workers make up 74.53% of the working population in Dayton, while blue-collar employees account for 25.47%. There are also 3,381 entrepreneurs in Dayton (5.8% of the workforce); 41,129 workers employed in private companies (70.6%); and 7,000 people working in governmental institutions (12.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 43,418 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 14,838 | 1.8% |
White Collar 74.53%
Blue Collar 25.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,381 | 9.2% |
| Private Companies | 41,129 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,000 | 0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,746 | -2.2% |
Self Employees 5.8%
Private Companies 70.6%
Governmental Workers 12.02%
Not for Profit Companies 11.58%
How many households are there in Dayton?
There are a total of 57,362 households in Dayton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.31% of these Dayton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.69%. Additionally, 24.97% of households have children and 75.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 57,362 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 27,709 | -1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 29,653 | 4.3% |
Family Households 48.31%
Non-Family Households 51.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,322 | -2.7% |
| Households without Children | 43,040 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 24.97%
Households without Children 75.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Dayton?
The average annual household income in Dayton is $57,574, while the median household income sits at $41,443 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $46,454, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $42,498. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $26,979 and $35,842, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $57,574 | 10.9% |
| Median Household Income | $41,443 | 10.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 89,932 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dayton?
There are 69,782 housing units in Dayton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1950. Of the 57,362 occupied housing units in Dayton, 48.36% are owner-occupied, while 51.64% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $102,800. In general, housing costs reach $803 per month in Dayton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 69,782 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1950 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 26,027 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,431 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,811 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,763 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,290 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,754 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,744 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,386 | -5.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,518 | 52.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 58 | 56.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 57,362 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 27,739 | 3.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $29,623 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 48.36%
Renter Occupied 51.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,212 | 4.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,527 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $102,800 | 18.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $64,600 | 13.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $803 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 54.84%
Without Mortgage 45.16%
What is the level of education in Dayton?
Approximately 39.32% of the population in Dayton holds a high school degree (that's 42,704 residents), while 32.21% have attained a college certificate (31,745 locals) and 11.06% have a bachelor's degree (12,007 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,704 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 42,704 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 31,745 | 0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 8,659 | -1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,007 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,545 | 6.8% |
No High School 3.41%
Some High School 39.32%
Some College 32.21%
Associate Degree 7.97%
Bachelor's Degree 11.06%
Graduate Degree 6.03%
What is the marital status of Dayton residents?
A total of 57,477 people in Dayton have never been married (which represents 50.75% of the total population), while 31,815 of them are wedded (28.09%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,301 (2.91%) and 17,942 (15.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 57,477 | -0.3% |
| Married | 31,815 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3,301 | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6,022 | -4.5% |
| Divorced | 17,942 | 17,942.0% |
Never Married 50.75%
Married 28.09%
Separated 2.91%
Widowed 5.32%
Divorced 15.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dayton?
The top three means of transportation people in Dayton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 45,722 residents commute by car, 3,461 prefer going to work by walking and 2,886 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 45,722 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,886 | 3.6% |
| Bicycle | 223 | 47.7% |
| Motorcycle | 19 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 93 | 5.7% |
| Walk | 3,461 | -5.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Dayton by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45406 | 19,954 | 8,862 | $37,630.00 | $57,226.00 |
| 45409 | 15,788 | 3,021 | $74,375.00 | $108,565.00 |
| 45410 | 17,345 | 7,124 | $44,644.00 | $56,790.00 |
| 45414 | 20,423 | 9,595 | $54,284.00 | $75,762.00 |
| 45342 | 36,127 | 14,743 | $75,606.00 | $93,450.00 |
| 45345 | 6,553 | 2,539 | $75,824.00 | $78,506.00 |
| 45402 | 10,438 | 4,817 | $44,225.00 | $70,312.00 |
| 45403 | 13,002 | 6,090 | $32,428.00 | $44,296.00 |
| 45404 | 10,380 | 4,104 | $34,805.00 | $44,648.00 |
| 45405 | 19,059 | 8,763 | $39,919.00 | $50,324.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.