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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,058

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.4%4,837

Hispanic/Latino

26.5%2,400

Black

13.4%1,216

Two or More

5%455

Asian

1.6%145

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%467

High School Diploma

21.4%1,264

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%336

Some College (1+ yr)

21.4%1,261

Associate's Degree

8.3%489

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%629

Master's Degree

5.8%341

Doctorate

1.6%96

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,600

Median Renti

$1,045

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%2,044

Renter-Occupied

34.3%1,066

Total Units

3,471

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%198

$50K–$100K

18.3%374

$100K–$150K

6.7%137

$150K–$200K

3%62

$200K–$300K

36.7%750

$300K–$500K

18.9%386

$500K–$1M

6.7%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

112

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

182

$1,000–$1,250

395

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

118

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%127

2010–2019

14.1%489

2000–2009

33.4%1,160

1990–1999

13.1%453

1980–1989

11.5%399

1970–1979

8.2%283

1960–1969

11.2%390

1950–1959

2.5%87

1940–1949

0.9%32

1939 or earlier

1.5%51

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.4%1,847

Utility Gas

26.1%812

Bottled/LP Gas

13.8%429

No Fuel

0.7%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,691

Mean Household Incomei

$95,802

Per Capita Incomei

$33,296

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

4,126

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%182

$10K–$15K

5.2%162

$15K–$20K

5.6%174

$20K–$25K

3.6%112

$25K–$30K

3.1%96

$30K–$35K

3.2%100

$35K–$40K

8.6%269

$40K–$45K

1.5%48

$45K–$50K

1.8%55

$50K–$60K

12.5%389

$60K–$75K

2.7%83

$75K–$100K

10.4%324

$100K–$125K

4.3%135

$125K–$150K

4.2%131

$150K–$200K

13.9%431

$200K+

13.5%419

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

205

Residentsi

494

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes100% occupied$485/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers104 homes86% occupied$471/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,691/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

71.5%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

22.1%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.6% of subsidized households are minority

23.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.1% 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

1,05511.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

774

Korea

145

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,770

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,831

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

518(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.6%Insured

18.4%Uninsured