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, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,743

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%5,099

Two or More

6.4%365

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%159

Black

1.6%94

Asian

0.4%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10%404

High School Diploma

30.4%1,231

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%168

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%448

Associate's Degree

11.9%482

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%661

Master's Degree

4.4%179

Professional Degree

1.1%43

Doctorate

1.2%47

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,500

Median Renti

$1,137

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%1,447

Renter-Occupied

42.9%1,086

Total Units

2,809

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%44

$50K–$100K

20%290

$100K–$150K

23%333

$150K–$200K

17.7%256

$200K–$300K

16.7%241

$300K–$500K

16.6%240

$500K–$1M

3%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

174

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

181

$1,000–$1,250

185

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

193

$2,000+

138

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%99

2010–2019

10.6%299

2000–2009

4%112

1990–1999

2.2%63

1980–1989

11.4%321

1970–1979

3.1%87

1960–1969

2%56

1950–1959

6.1%172

1940–1949

9.5%267

1939 or earlier

47.5%1,333

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.7%1,589

Electricity

35.2%891

No Fuel

1.5%37

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%9

Other

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,992

Mean Household Incomei

$94,976

Per Capita Incomei

$41,896

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,045

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%152

$10K–$15K

7.2%182

$15K–$20K

5.8%147

$20K–$25K

2.2%55

$25K–$30K

2.3%59

$30K–$35K

5.4%137

$35K–$40K

3.1%78

$40K–$45K

3.1%78

$45K–$50K

3.9%100

$50K–$60K

3.2%80

$60K–$75K

14.3%363

$75K–$100K

10.1%256

$100K–$125K

13.8%349

$125K–$150K

6.3%160

$150K–$200K

6.7%170

$200K+

6.6%167

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

244

Residentsi

474

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing45 homes96% occupied$457/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers108 homes78% occupied$462/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 891 homes99% occupied$375/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,992/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

87.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

11.1%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.7% of subsidized households are minority

38.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

961.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,856

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,892

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

293(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured