As of 2025 the population of Dayton, TX is 9,746. The population is expected to grow to 11,419 by 2030 - a growth rate of 3.22%.
The median age of Dayton, TX residents is 37.
The diversity index of Dayton, TX is 73.9, meaning that there is a 74% 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 $93,175 and projected to be $102,028 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,440, projected to be $37,475 in 2030. 3.36% of households – 327 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $836,312 and the average disposable income is $74,775.
There are 3,916 housing units in Dayton, TX; 2,350 are owner-occupied, 1,253 are rented, and 313 are vacant. The average home value is $235,726, with 592 homes built in 2010 or later, and 82 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 460 businesses in Dayton, TX, employing 4,291 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,724 age 16 and above. 2,010 workers commute into Dayton, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,696 residents both live and work in/around Dayton, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.02% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,811 drive alone, 510 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 403 residents work from home.
1,981 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 770 have associates degrees, 854 have bachelor’s degrees, and 328 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-12-17
