Population 9,476 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dayton
Household size in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dayton average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.01 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Dayton is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Minneapolis area overall, where the median age is 39.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dayton: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dayton
Renters in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.9% of households in Dayton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only eight of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in Dayton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +30 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Dayton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2011, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing. No other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,025 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,768 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$743 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Dayton runs $1,768 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $743 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dayton
Bachelor's degrees in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.4% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Dayton: 46.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 22.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dayton: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dayton has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dayton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 2.83 | 41.3 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 2011 | $1,768 | 46.4% | 94.3% | 1.6% |
| Anoka | 2.38 | 42.2 | 13.0% | 42.9% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,313 | 26.4% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Champlin | 2.77 | 42.6 | 12.0% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,785 | 37.8% | 97.3% | 3.9% |
| Ramsey | 2.69 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 15.0% | 4.8% | 1994 | $1,779 | 35.1% | 97.3% | 4.3% |
| Osseo | 2.27 | 43.7 | 3.0% | 45.2% | 3.8% | 1980 | $1,565 | 43.0% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| Rogers | 2.89 | 38.5 | 10.3% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 2003 | $1,840 | 53.5% | 97.4% | 1.3% |
| Maple Grove | 2.62 | 41.4 | 6.1% | 17.5% | 4.7% | 1994 | $1,958 | 58.8% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| Corcoran | 2.71 | 44.8 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 1999 | $1,516 | 56.3% | 96.3% | 1.2% |
| Coon Rapids | 2.63 | 39.4 | 12.5% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 1981 | $1,603 | 26.8% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| Andover | 3.03 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,779 | 38.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Otsego | 2.83 | 38.0 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 2004 | $1,674 | 38.3% | 93.6% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dayton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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