Dayton, OH

Census Place

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2023 Population
136,741
0.411% 1-year decline
US Senator
N/ABernie Moreno
Republican Party
US Senator
N/AJon Husted
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.2
0.588% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
27.1%
1.58% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$43,454
4.85% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$93,200
8.12% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
57,730
0.903% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dayton, OH had a population of 137k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $43,454. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dayton, OH declined from 137,305 to 136,741, a −0.411% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,443 to $43,454, a 4.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (50%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%), Other (Hispanic) (1.9%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.54%).

None of the households in Dayton, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Dayton, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dayton, OH are Sinclair Community College (8,843 degrees awarded in 2023), University of Dayton (3,626 degrees), and Ohio Medical Career College (90 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Dayton, OH was $93,200, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

Population & Diversity

Dayton, OH is home to a population of 137k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Dayton, OH residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.3k people) in Dayton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
97%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Dayton, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dayton, OH was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    68.3k ± 1.92k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    51.7k ± 1.73k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    6.12k ± 964
5.55%
Hispanic Population
7.59k people

In 2023, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.3k people) in Dayton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.55% of the people in Dayton, OH are hispanic (7.59k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,106 ± 6,295 people
  2. Mexico
    45,962 ± 5,253 people
  3. China
    32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,980 ± 360
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,773 ± 383
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,027 ± 241

Dayton, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dayton, OH employs 57.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Dayton, OH were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($69,389), Utilities ($61,364), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,151).

Occupations

57.7k
2023 Value
± 2,078
−0.903%
1 Year decline
± 5.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dayton, OH declined at a rate of −0.903%, from 58.3k employees to 57.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dayton, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,073 people), Production Occupations (5,512 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,663 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dayton, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

57.7k
2023 Value
± 2,078
−0.903%
1 Year decline
± 5.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dayton, OH declined at a rate of −0.903%, from 58.3k employees to 57.7k employees.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,790
Median earning men ± $1,673
$33,292
Median earning women ± $1,857

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,895), Information ($54,014), and Wholesale Trade ($47,734).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($64,917), Public Administration ($62,071), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,911).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Ohio

N/ABernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
N/AJon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Dayton, OH awarded 12,648 degrees. The student population of Dayton, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 13,603 male students and 15,403 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dayton, OH are White (7,807 and 66.2%), followed by Black or African American (2,015 and 17.1%), Unknown (875 and 7.42%), and Hispanic or Latino (455 and 3.86%).

The largest universities in Dayton, OH by number of degrees awarded are Sinclair Community College (8,843 and 69.9%), University of Dayton (3,626 and 28.7%), and Ohio Medical Career College (90 and 0.712%).

The most popular majors in Dayton, OH are Customer Service Support Operation (3,191 and 25.2%), General Business Administration & Management (737 and 5.83%), and Computer Science (494 and 3.91%).

The median tuition costs in Dayton, OH are $47,600 for private four year colleges, and $3,889 and $7,636 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2023 in Dayton, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 29,006 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 29,006 students enrolled in Dayton, OH, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,119 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 3,189 degrees awarded
  2. 341 degrees awarded
  3. 214 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Dayton, OH was Customer Service Support Operation with 3,189 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 8,843 degrees awarded
  2. 3,626 degrees awarded
  3. 90 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinclair Community College with 8,843 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 7,333 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dayton, OH, which is 1.38 times more than the 5,315 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,807 degrees mean that there were 3.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,015 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($47,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, NaNk% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNk% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dayton, OH was $93,200 in 2023, which is 0.307 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $86,200 to $93,200, a 8.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Dayton, OH is 48.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

Property

$93,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$2,798
$27,917
Median Property Taxes
±$1,325

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dayton, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

48.2%
Homeownership
2023
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 48.2% of the housing units in Dayton, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$43,454
Median Household Income
± $1,658
58k
Number of Households
± 2,164

In 2023, the median household income of the 58k households in Dayton, OH grew to $43,454 from the previous year's value of $41,443.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dayton, OH is from Ohio.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

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Commute Time

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Car Ownership

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Poverty & Diversity

27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dayton, OH (33.8k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dayton, OH is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Dayton, OH has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 34.4% on Medicaid, 9.4% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 307 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.25%
Uninsured
36.6%
Employer Coverage
34.4%
Medicaid
9.4%
Medicare
9.23%
Non-Group
2.14%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dayton, OH declined by 8.02% from 8.97% to 8.25%.

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