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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#28/209 Income

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,095

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%6,972

Two or More

9.6%874

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%532

Black

5.2%470

Asian

2.4%220

Other

0.3%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%62

High School Diploma

17.1%1,059

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%365

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%639

Associate's Degree

13.5%832

Bachelor's Degree

32.5%2,011

Master's Degree

10.4%644

Professional Degree

0.9%54

Doctorate

0.1%9

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

44%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$511,300

Median Renti

$1,651

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93%3,047

Renter-Occupied

7%230

Total Units

3,327

Homeownership

93%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$148,947

Mean Household Incomei

$193,471

Per Capita Incomei

$68,549

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

5,375

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$551/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes96% occupied$551/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $148,947/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $45K/yr

88%

Very low income$45K–$74K/yr

Low income$74K–$119K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

533(8.1% of civilian adults)