Population 9,039 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dayton
Household size in Dayton
| Period | Dayton | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.26 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.27 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Dayton are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.26, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Dayton skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.6% of households in Dayton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dayton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Dayton: just 2.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Dayton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 17 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,479 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,772 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,111 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,531 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,053 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dayton costs $2,531 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,053 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.9% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Dayton is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dayton: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Dayton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | 2.97 | 42.3 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1992 | $2,531 | 71.1% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Monmouth Junction | 2.82 | 40.0 | 5.5% | 36.1% | 2.2% | 1989 | $2,094 | 65.6% | 94.8% | 5.7% |
| Heathcote | 2.38 | 41.9 | 4.1% | 26.2% | 1.5% | 1988 | $1,891 | 65.7% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| Kendall Park | 2.98 | 44.0 | 3.9% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 1979 | $1,759 | 65.4% | 95.0% | 6.2% |
| Princeton Meadows | 2.49 | 35.9 | 6.3% | 69.3% | 2.8% | 1985 | $2,022 | 79.1% | 98.4% | 4.6% |
| Franklin Park | 2.53 | 39.1 | 9.2% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 1991 | $2,180 | 57.5% | 93.6% | 5.9% |
| Plainsboro | 2.94 | 46.2 | 4.1% | 18.9% | 4.1% | 1992 | $2,229 | 84.5% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Helmetta | 2.29 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 29.4% | 3.8% | 1984 | $2,032 | 39.5% | 95.7% | 6.8% |
| Jamesburg | 2.71 | 50.3 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 1995 | $2,053 | 55.8% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| Clearbrook Park | 1.37 | 73.0 | 0.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,745 | 30.5% | 96.2% | 19.2% |
| Kingston | 2.27 | 51.6 | 1.9% | 22.1% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,953 | 59.9% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
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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