Dayton, OH

Census Place

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2021 Population

138,416

1.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

28.6%

3.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$37,536

8.94% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$73,300

5.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,482

3.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dayton, OH had a population of 138k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $37,536. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dayton, OH declined from 140,444 to 138,416, a −1.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,457 to $37,536, a 8.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), White (Hispanic) (1.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.69%).

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.

97.1% of the residents in Dayton, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dayton, OH are Sinclair Community College (9,757 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Dayton (3,510 degrees), and Ohio Medical Career College (61 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dayton, OH was $73,300, and the homeownership rate was 47.4%.

Most people in Dayton, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dayton, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dayton, OH is home to a population of 138k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.96% of Dayton, OH residents were born outside of the country (6.87k people).

In 2021, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.1k people) in Dayton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Dayton, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dayton, OH was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dayton, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.1k ± 1.83k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53k ± 1.8k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.21k ± 980

4.95%

Hispanic Population

6.86k people

4.95% of the people in Dayton, OH are hispanic (6.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dayton, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

4.96%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.87k people

4.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.83k people

As of 2021, 4.96% of Dayton, OH residents (6.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dayton, OH was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dayton, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,180 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,543 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
983 ± 219

Dayton, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dayton, OH employs 57.5k people. The largest industries in Dayton, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,595 people), Manufacturing (7,568 people), and Retail Trade (5,816 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,574), Utilities ($78,250), and Public Administration ($58,739).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

57.5k

2021 Value

± 1,990

−3.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dayton, OH declined at a rate of −3.76%, from 59.7k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dayton, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,276 people), Production Occupations (5,385 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,851 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dayton, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.5k

2021 Value

± 1,990

−3.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dayton, OH declined at a rate of −3.76%, from 59.7k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dayton, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,595 people), Manufacturing (7,568 people), and Retail Trade (5,816 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dayton, OH, though some of these residents may live in Dayton, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,186

Median earning men ± $1,137

$28,144

Median earning women ± $1,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,145), Information ($51,219), and Wholesale Trade ($41,521).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,861), Construction ($51,976), and Wholesale Trade ($38,199).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dayton, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dayton, OH awarded 13,415 degrees. The student population of Dayton, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 29,894 male students and 31,642 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dayton, OH are White (8,963 and 70.4%), followed by Black or African American (2,310 and 18.2%), Unknown (434 and 3.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (428 and 3.36%).

The largest universities in Dayton, OH by number of degrees awarded are Sinclair Community College (9,757 and 72.7%), University of Dayton (3,510 and 26.2%), and Ohio Medical Career College (61 and 0.455%).

The most popular majors in Dayton, OH are Customer Service Support Operation (3,423 and 25.5%), General Business Administration & Management (968 and 7.22%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (333 and 2.48%).

The median tuition costs in Dayton, OH are $44,890 for private four year colleges, and $3,649 and $7,396 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dayton, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 61,536 (48.6% men and 51.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 61,536 students enrolled in Dayton, OH, 48.6% men and 51.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41,080 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
333 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
223 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
222 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dayton, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 333 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dayton, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sinclair Community College
9,757 degrees awarded
University of Dayton
3,510 degrees awarded
Ohio Medical Career College
61 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinclair Community College with 9,757 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,784 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dayton, OH, which is 1.38 times more than the 5,631 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,963 degrees mean that there were 3.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,310 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,890) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dayton, OH was $73,300 in 2021, which is 0.299 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $69,400 to $73,300, a 5.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Dayton, OH is 47.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dayton, OH have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dayton, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dayton, OH is $37,536. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Dayton, OH was Census Tract 903.03 with a value of $101,063, followed by Census Tract 903.04 and Census Tract 1101, with respective values of $95,648 and $95,341.

Housing

Property

$73,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,399

$26,819

Median Property Taxes

±$1,233

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dayton, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.4% of the housing units in Dayton, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dayton, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 903.03
Census Tract 903.04
Census Tract 1101

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dayton, OH was Census Tract 903.03 with a value of $101,063, followed by Census Tract 903.04 and Census Tract 1101, with respective values of $95,648 and $95,341.

The following map shows all of the places in Dayton, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,536

Median Household Income

± $1,363

56.6k

Number of Households

± 1,896

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.6k households in Dayton, OH grew to $37,536 from the previous year's value of $34,457.

The following chart displays the households in Dayton, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dayton, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Carpooled (9.23%)
Worked At Home (6.66%)

In 2021, 71.2% of workers in Dayton, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.23%) and those who worked at home (6.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dayton, OH have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Dayton, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dayton, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dayton, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dayton, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dayton, OH (35.8k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Dayton, OH has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 35.4% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 8.53% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see 1024 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1054 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1749 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 312 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Montgomery County, OH.

1,024 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, OH

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see an average of 1,024 patients per year. This represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1,054 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.08%

Uninsured

35.8%

Employer Coverage

35.4%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

8.53%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dayton, OH grew by 5.69% from 8.59% to 9.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dayton, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.