Dayton is a city located in Liberty County Texas. Dayton has a 2024 population of 9,979. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 2.95% annually and its population has increased by 12.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,835 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $88,775 with a poverty rate of 18.83%. The median age in Dayton is 32 years: 30.8 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,595 | 61.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,640 | 17.98% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 10.66% |
| Other race | 675 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 222 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,065 | 2.81 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 1,504 | 3.51 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,059 | 1.25 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 502 | 4.03 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 636 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 500 | 8.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 640 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 318 | 5.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,774 | 29.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 6.62% |
| Some College | 1,730 | 28.86% |
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 | 3,234 | 2,798 | 711 |
| Black | 1,224 | 1,147 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 665 | 69 |
| Other Race | 471 | 320 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 452 | 393 | 84 |
| Asian | 183 | 183 | 68 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,844 | $107,663 | $53,910 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,179 | $0 | $55,119 |
| High School Graduate | $53,274 | $55,630 | $46,927 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,688 | $19,281 | $25,703 |
| Overall | $50,396 | $54,830 | $45,651 |
| Some College | $49,479 | $63,104 | $43,871 |
$50,396
Average Earnings
$54,830
Average Male
$45,651
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.72% of Dayton residents speak only English, while 23.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,950 | 937 | 48.05% |
| White | 4,585 | 381 | 8.31% |
| Multiple | 939 | 343 | 36.53% |
| Black | 1,479 | 271 | 18.32% |
| Other | 622 | 19 | 3.05% |
18.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Hispanic, with 48.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Other, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.49% |
| Some College | 10.63% |
| High School | 6.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.87% |
| Female Employed | 13.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,582 | $102,716 |
| Households | $61,307 | $88,775 |
| Married Families | $86,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,365 | $59,822 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
541
Number of Veterans
451
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 234 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 9.9% |
| Black | 112 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 4.12% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 3.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
73.96%
Born in Dayton
89.53%
Native Born
10.47%
Foreign Born
7.33%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
89.53% of Dayton residents were born in the United States, with 73.96% having been born in Texas. 7.33% 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 | 11,409 | 286 | 2.57% |
| 2028 | 11,123 | 286 | 2.64% |
| 2027 | 10,837 | 286 | 2.71% |
| 2026 | 10,551 | 286 | 2.79% |
| 2025 | 10,265 | 286 | 2.87% |
| 2024 | 9,979 | 286 | 2.95% |
| 2023 | 9,693 | 310 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 9,383 | 221 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 9,162 | 327 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 8,835 | 444 | 5.29% |
| 2019 | 8,391 | 232 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 8,159 | 260 | 3.29% |
| 2017 | 7,899 | 210 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 7,689 | 128 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 7,561 | 86 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 7,475 | 68 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 7,407 | 25 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 7,382 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 7,369 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 7,356 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,709 | 558 | 10.83% |
| 1990 | 5,151 | 243 | 4.95% |
| 1980 | 4,908 | 1,104 | 29.02% |
| 1970 | 3,804 | 437 | 12.98% |
| 1960 | 3,367 | -8,042 | -70.49% |