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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,774

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.5%2,093

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%299

Two or More

10%277

Asian

2.7%75

Black

0.8%22

Other

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%96

High School Diploma

22.4%451

Some College (<1 yr)

7%140

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%326

Associate's Degree

12%242

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%286

Master's Degree

7%140

Professional Degree

0.3%7

Doctorate

2.8%56

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$243,600

Median Renti

$973

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%925

Renter-Occupied

25.1%310

Total Units

1,416

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%17

$50K–$100K

12.1%112

$100K–$150K

4%37

$150K–$200K

14.8%137

$200K–$300K

34.7%321

$300K–$500K

28.9%267

$500K–$1M

3.4%31

$1M+

0.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

127

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%34

2000–2009

8%113

1990–1999

4.5%64

1980–1989

3.7%53

1970–1979

7.8%111

1960–1969

6.3%89

1950–1959

14.3%202

1940–1949

16.9%239

1939 or earlier

36.1%511

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.6%983

Wood

10%123

Fuel Oil

6.2%77

Other

2.3%29

Utility Gas

1.1%14

No Fuel

0.7%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,625

Mean Household Incomei

$77,236

Per Capita Incomei

$34,221

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

1,234

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%88

$10K–$15K

6.2%77

$15K–$20K

2.1%26

$20K–$25K

4%49

$25K–$30K

2.3%29

$30K–$35K

1.7%21

$35K–$40K

2.8%34

$40K–$45K

3.5%43

$45K–$50K

4.9%60

$50K–$60K

10.3%127

$60K–$75K

11.7%145

$75K–$100K

11.3%139

$100K–$125K

13.8%171

$125K–$150K

11.7%144

$150K–$200K

3.6%45

$200K+

3%37

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2017.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

112

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,151

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,171

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

229(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured