Dayton township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Dayton township has a 2024 population of 2,029. Dayton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,003 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton township is $87,859 with a poverty rate of 16.09%. The median age in Dayton township is 43 years: 44.9 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dayton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 94.43% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 718 | 2.75 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 505 | 3.07 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.32 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 50 | 2.96 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 31 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 3.73% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 287 | 19.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 460 | 31.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.14% |
| Some College | 371 | 25.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,391 | 1,342 | 412 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 22 | 5 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,964 | $93,250 | $29,620 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,000 | $71,944 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,083 | $50,764 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $60,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,724 | $63,438 | $29,239 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $65,714 | $33,068 |
$45,724
Average Earnings
$63,438
Average Male
$29,239
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.2% of Dayton township residents speak only English, while 0.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 303 | 16.19% |
| Multiple | 79 | 10 | 12.66% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 8 | 20% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
16.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.19%
Male Poverty Rate
20.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dayton township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dayton township is Multiple, with 12.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.5% |
| High School | 13.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.23% |
| Female Employed | 9.73% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,900 | $93,474 |
| Households | $79,167 | $87,859 |
| Married Families | $90,398 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $57,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.0%
Male Marriage Rate
66.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 7.73% |
| Other Race | 5 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 20.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.86%
Born in Dayton township
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
98.31% of Dayton township residents were born in the United States, with 88.86% having been born in Michigan. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,089 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 2,077 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 2,065 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 2,053 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 2,029 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,017 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 2,005 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,003 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,003 | 46 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1,957 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,952 | 16 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 1,936 | 16 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 1,920 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,927 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,921 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,930 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,928 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 1,947 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,952 | 0 | 0% |