Population 6,338 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dayville
Household size in Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Dayville run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.64 in 2006–10, 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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Dayville skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, a much bigger shift than 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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dayville: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.8 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 Dayville
Renters in Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Dayville rent their homes (24.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share is down 0.6 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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Dayville: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Dayville leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in Connecticut overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,088 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $943 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Dayville runs $943 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $154 a month since 2006–10, up 20%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Connecticut city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 Dayville
Bachelor's degrees in Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dayville: 25.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Dayville has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dayville is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Dayville has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
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 Dayville
| Period | Dayville | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Dayville: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Dayville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayville | 2.44 | 43.7 | 8.4% | 24.9% | 6.1% | 1975 | $943 | 25.6% | 90.7% | 8.5% |
| Rogers | 3.43 | 21.9 | 30.3% | 51.1% | 5.9% | 1982 | $811 | 14.6% | 95.8% | 18.7% |
| East Killingly | 2.74 | 45.3 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1971 | $1,093 | 20.4% | 82.4% | 3.6% |
| Danielson | 2.44 | 39.6 | 14.3% | 33.0% | 6.6% | 1961 | $1,129 | 22.5% | 89.6% | 12.1% |
| Putnam Heights | 2.33 | 56.0 | 2.1% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 1977 | $1,265 | 21.7% | 91.9% | 5.6% |
| Pomfret Landing | 2.57 | 46.8 | 8.2% | 19.7% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,297 | 37.6% | 91.7% | 4.6% |
| Ballouville | 2.41 | 45.4 | 7.4% | 21.3% | 3.6% | 1979 | $1,321 | 33.0% | 96.0% | 6.1% |
| East Brooklyn | 2.65 | 40.5 | 19.1% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,104 | 14.2% | 87.5% | 9.1% |
| Putnam | 2.20 | 43.7 | 11.2% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 1959 | $1,191 | 18.8% | 85.8% | 3.7% |
| South Killingly | 2.70 | 47.6 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 4.8% | 1977 | $1,118 | 31.1% | 86.8% | 5.0% |
| Pomfret | 2.91 | 41.3 | 10.7% | 19.2% | 11.8% | 1979 | $1,189 | 66.7% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
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 Dayville. 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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