Dayton is a city located in Hennepin County Minnesota. Dayton has a 2024 population of 11,065. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 8.94% annually and its population has increased by 48.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,431 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $178,661 with a poverty rate of 2.77%. The median age in Dayton is 41.9 years: 43.2 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,674 | 79.63% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 7.15% |
| Black or African American | 393 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 375 | 4.47% |
| Other race | 340 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,034 | 2.76 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 2,223 | 3.13 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Non Family | 554 | 1.22 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 187 | 2.75 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 70 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 692 | 11.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,725 | 29.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 680 | 11.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,332 | 22.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 858 | 14.69% |
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 | 4,655 | 4,457 | 2,075 |
| Hispanic | 452 | 120 | 0 |
| Asian | 277 | 277 | 92 |
| Other Race | 231 | 75 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 230 | 151 |
| Black | 228 | 203 | 87 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $106,023 | $111,031 | $81,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,458 | $167,727 | $90,682 |
| High School Graduate | $51,258 | $71,814 | $37,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,200 | $60,712 | $31,116 |
| Overall | $74,503 | $91,758 | $64,030 |
| Some College | $78,000 | $90,197 | $77,049 |
$74,503
Average Earnings
$91,758
Average Male
$64,030
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.46% of Dayton residents speak only English, while 14.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,256 | 198 | 3.16% |
| Black | 393 | 25 | 6.36% |
| Other | 340 | 9 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 9 | 1.19% |
2.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.77%
Male Poverty Rate
2.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Black, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Hispanic, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.37% |
| Some College | 5.74% |
| High School | 2.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0.79% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,208 | $199,718 |
| Households | $137,383 | $178,661 |
| Married Families | $174,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,324 | $78,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.4%
Male Marriage Rate
75.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
508
Number of Veterans
482
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 148 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 8.91% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 22.04% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 6.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75%
Labor Force Participation
74.4%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
69.72%
Born in Dayton
89.56%
Native Born
10.44%
Foreign Born
6.69%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
89.56% of Dayton residents were born in the United States, with 69.72% having been born in Minnesota. 6.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,608 | 908 | 6.18% |
| 2028 | 14,700 | 909 | 6.59% |
| 2027 | 13,791 | 909 | 7.06% |
| 2026 | 12,882 | 908 | 7.58% |
| 2025 | 11,974 | 909 | 8.22% |
| 2024 | 11,065 | 908 | 8.94% |
| 2023 | 10,157 | 928 | 10.06% |
| 2022 | 9,229 | 1,024 | 12.48% |
| 2021 | 8,205 | 774 | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 7,431 | 746 | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 6,685 | 389 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 6,296 | 522 | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 5,774 | 347 | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 5,427 | 227 | 4.37% |
| 2015 | 5,200 | 127 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 5,073 | 104 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 4,969 | 122 | 2.52% |
| 2012 | 4,847 | 68 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 4,779 | 96 | 2.05% |
| 2010 | 4,683 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,699 | 256 | 5.76% |
| 1990 | 4,443 | 373 | 9.16% |
| 1980 | 4,070 | -11,538 | -73.92% |