Dayton is a CDP located in LaSalle County Illinois. Dayton has a 2024 population of 492. Dayton is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually but its population has increased by 3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $125,132 with a poverty rate of 3.21%. The median age in Dayton is 43.8 years: 42.2 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 99.2% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 165 | 3.02 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 115 | 3.63 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 43 | 1.14 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 4.14% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 23.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 18.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 11.05% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 18.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 80 | 22.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 322 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,688 | $51,188 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,250 | $165,750 | $130,313 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,063 | $55,750 | $24,375 |
| Some College | $38,472 | $0 | $0 |
$50,063
Average Earnings
$55,750
Average Male
$24,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.39% of Dayton residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 16 | 3.44% |
3.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.38%
Male Poverty Rate
2.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dayton is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dayton is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Some College | 6.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.53% |
| Female Employed | 2.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,471 | $149,572 |
| Households | $109,931 | $125,132 |
| Married Families | $131,985 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $53,602 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
78.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 19.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.3%
Born in Dayton
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
98.39% of Dayton residents were born in the United States, with 75.3% having been born in Illinois. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 492 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 495 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 498 | 35 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 463 | -12 | -2.53% |
| 2020 | 475 | -91 | -16.08% |
| 2019 | 566 | 35 | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 531 | 67 | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 464 | -56 | -10.77% |
| 2016 | 520 | 29 | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 491 | -30 | -5.76% |
| 2014 | 521 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 523 | -18 | -3.33% |
| 2012 | 541 | -39 | -6.72% |
| 2011 | 580 | 43 | 8.01% |
| 2010 | 537 | 0 | 0% |