Dayton, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

32,719

0.279% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.9

3.23% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

19.3%

11.7% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$42,206

6.98% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$122,600

8.02% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

13,076

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Dayton, TN had a population of 32.7k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $42,206. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Dayton, TN grew from 32,628 to 32,719, a 0.279% increase and its median household income grew from $39,451 to $42,206, a 6.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.85%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.709%). 0% of the households in Dayton, TN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 98% of the residents in Dayton, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dayton, TN are Bryan College-Dayton (290 degrees awarded in 2019) and Omega Graduate School (15 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Dayton, TN was $122,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%. Most people in Dayton, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Dayton, TN was 2 cars per household.

Dayton, TN borders Chattanooga, TN-GA, Crossville, TN, and Knoxville, TN.

United States Tennessee

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Dayton, TN is home to a population of 32.7k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2019, 8.21% of Dayton, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.69k people).

In 2019, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.6k people) in Dayton, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k White (Hispanic) and 741 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dayton, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 26
White (Hispanic)
1.26k ± 210
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
741 ± 119

4.95%

Hispanic Population

1.62k people

4.95% of the people in Dayton, TN are hispanic (1.62k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.69k people

2.86%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

932 people

As of 2019, 8.21% of Dayton, TN residents (2.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dayton, TN was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Dayton, TN was 38.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Dayton, TN are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Dayton, TN residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
90,080 ± 7,319 people
India
22,725 ± 3,695 people
Guatemala
14,922 ± 2,996 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 90,080 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 22,725 and Guatemala with 14,922.

Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

97.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98% of Dayton, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Dayton, TN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,081 ± 207
Gulf War (2001-)
385 ± 153
Gulf War (1990s)
139 ± 77

Dayton, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Dayton, TN is $42,206. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Dayton, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $115,507, followed by Wilson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN, with respective values of $80,071 and $69,397.

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,164. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Dayton, TN employs 13.1k people. The largest industries in Dayton, TN are Manufacturing (2,768 people), Retail Trade (1,392 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,354 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,955), Information ($61,429), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,902).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,206

2019 value

± $3,492

6.98%

1 Year Growth

± 10.6%

Households in Dayton, TN have a median annual income of $42,206, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,451 in 2018, which represents a 6.98% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Dayton, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$61,766

Average Male Salary in Tennessee

± $1,435

$45,164

Average Female Salary in Tennessee

± $1,015

In 2019, full-time male employees in Tennessee made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Tennessee

Asian
$61,599 ± $7,995
White
$49,726 ± $952
American Indian
$43,276 ± $11,603

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tennessee workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Tennessee.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Tennessee by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dayton, TN is from Tennessee.

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2019, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dayton, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $115,507, followed by Wilson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN, with respective values of $80,071 and $69,397.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dayton, TN (6.12k out of 31.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,354 ± 565
Hispanic
546 ± 166
Two Or More
424 ± 190

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.1k

2019 Value

± 813

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 9.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Dayton, TN declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 13.2k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dayton, TN, are Production Occupations (2,014 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,506 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,233 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dayton, TN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Dayton, TN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,014 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,506 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,233 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Dayton, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.72 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.91 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.62 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Dayton, TN, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($77,566), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,750), and Legal Occupations ($63,523).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.1k

2019 Value

± 813

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 9.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Dayton, TN declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 13.2k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dayton, TN, are Manufacturing (2,768 people), Retail Trade (1,392 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,354 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dayton, TN, though some of these residents may live in Dayton, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Dayton, TN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,768 people), Retail Trade (1,392 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,354 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Dayton, TN has an unusually high number of Utilities (7.11 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.12 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.32 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Dayton, TN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($74,955), Information ($61,429), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,902).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $48.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($36.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($34.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$413B

2018 Value in Tennessee

$825B

Projected 2045 Value in Tennessee

99.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound Tennessee trade was $413B. This is expected to increase 99.4% to $825B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$28.5B
Kentucky
$25.4B
Georgia
$22.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $28.5B, followed by Kentucky with $25.4B and Georgia and $22.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.7%), followed by Other (4.56%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, TN with 86% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dayton, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.56%)
Independent and Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.7%), followed by Other (4.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Tennessee.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Tennessee

60.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Tennessee

Wayne County, TN
86% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Scott County, TN
84.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Macon County, TN
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Tennessee was Wayne County, TN with 86% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Tennessee colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Tennessee

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

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Dayton, TN awarded 305 degrees. The student population of Dayton, TN is skewed towards women, with 716 male students and 810 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dayton, TN are White (238 and 79.9%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 8.05%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 4.7%), and Two or More Races (8 and 2.68%).

The largest universities in Dayton, TN by number of degrees awarded are Bryan College-Dayton (290 and 95.1%) and Omega Graduate School (15 and 4.92%).

The most popular majors in Dayton, TN are General Business Administration & Management (143 and 46.9%), General Psychology (28 and 9.18%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 and 6.23%).

The median tuition costs in Dayton, TN are $27,900 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
28 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
19 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
91 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dayton, TN was General Psychology with 28 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bryan College-Dayton
290 degrees awarded
Omega Graduate School
15 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$27,900

Median Private

In 2019, the Dayton, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryan College-Dayton with 290 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

169

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 136 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dayton, TN, which is 0.805 times less than the 169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Dayton, TN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
238 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Dayton, TN was White students. These 238 degrees mean that there were 9.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dayton, TN was $122,600 in 2019, which is 0.51 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $113,500 to $122,600, a 8.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Dayton, TN is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Dayton, TN have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dayton, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$122,600

2019 Median

± $9,907

$113,500

2018 Median

± $6,669

In 2019, the median property value in Dayton, TN grew to to $122,600 from the previous year's value of $113,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Dayton, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dayton, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$42,206

Median Household Income

± $3,492

12.2k

Number of Households

± 771

In 2019, the median household income of the 12.2k households in Dayton, TN grew to $42,206 from the previous year's value of $39,451.

The following chart displays the households in Dayton, TN 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Dayton, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dayton, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

2019 Homeownership

70.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71.2% of the housing units in Dayton, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Dayton, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dayton, TN have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Dayton, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (3.27%)

In 2019, 84.7% of workers in Dayton, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (3.27%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dayton, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dayton, TN have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.4% of the population of Dayton, TN has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.5%). Additionally, Lauderdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,396 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee

$4,680

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,371

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.58%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dayton, TN declined by 2% from 9.77% to 9.58%.

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