As of 2026 the population of Dayton, TX is 9,880. The population is expected to grow to 13,460 by 2031 - a growth rate of 6.38%.
The median age of Dayton, TX residents is 38.
The diversity index of Dayton, TX is 75.6, meaning that there is a 76% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Dayton, TX is $93,420 and projected to be $104,408 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,351, projected to be $40,224 in 2031. 4.46% of households – 441 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $737,254 and the average disposable income is $74,527.
There are 4,069 housing units in Dayton, TX; 2,428 are owner-occupied, 1,298 are rented, and 343 are vacant. The average home value is $258,386, with 616 homes built in 2010 or later, and 51 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 474 businesses in Dayton, TX, employing 4,455 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,770 age 16 and above. 1,882 workers commute into Dayton, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,857 residents both live and work in/around Dayton, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,780 drive alone, 626 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 364 residents work from home.
2,213 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 781 have associates degrees, 842 have bachelor’s degrees, and 426 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
