Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dayton, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,168

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%1,015

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%115

Two or More

1.5%18

Black

1.5%17

Asian

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%44

High School Diploma

31.7%234

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%89

Some College (1+ yr)

13%96

Associate's Degree

10%74

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%97

Master's Degree

4.5%33

Professional Degree

0.9%7

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,300

Median Renti

$947

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%386

Renter-Occupied

18.6%88

Total Units

495

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%17

$50K–$100K

6.2%24

$100K–$150K

23.8%92

$150K–$200K

29.8%115

$200K–$300K

30.6%118

$300K–$500K

3.4%13

$500K–$1M

1.8%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%2

2000–2009

27.7%137

1990–1999

8.3%41

1980–1989

13.1%65

1970–1979

7.5%37

1960–1969

7.9%39

1950–1959

11.9%59

1940–1949

4.4%22

1939 or earlier

18.8%93

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.4%291

Electricity

37.8%179

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,289

Mean Household Incomei

$81,837

Per Capita Incomei

$31,258

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

550

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%16

$10K–$15K

3.6%17

$15K–$20K

2.1%10

$20K–$25K

7.6%36

$25K–$30K

2.7%13

$30K–$35K

3%14

$35K–$40K

4.9%23

$40K–$45K

2.7%13

$45K–$50K

3.4%16

$50K–$60K

3.8%18

$60K–$75K

8.2%39

$75K–$100K

20.9%99

$100K–$125K

12.7%60

$125K–$150K

12%57

$150K–$200K

6.5%31

$200K+

2.5%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

302.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

532

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

538

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured