Dayton is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Dayton has a 2024 population of 8,577. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,158 in 2020.
The average household income in Dayton is $168,391 with a poverty rate of 2.16%. The median age in Dayton is 40.4 years: 40.8 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,552 | 55.24% |
| White | 2,266 | 27.5% |
| Two or more races | 624 | 7.57% |
| Black or African American | 553 | 6.71% |
| Other race | 200 | 2.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,746 | 3 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 2,115 | 3.26 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 361 | 1.27 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 186 | 2.76 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Male | 84 | 4.49 | 100 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 2.3% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 3.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,177 | 38.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,748 | 31.11% |
| High School Graduate | 723 | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 514 | 9.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,985 | 2,855 | 2,570 |
| White | 1,791 | 1,764 | 951 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 264 | 137 |
| Black | 329 | 329 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 206 | 171 |
| Other Race | 162 | 119 | 41 |
| Islander | 46 | 46 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,375 | $111,991 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,424 | $145,968 | $73,050 |
| High School Graduate | $45,476 | $49,688 | $35,506 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,571 | $38,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,332 | $106,250 | $56,332 |
| Some College | $45,833 | $51,510 | $39,236 |
$75,332
Average Earnings
$106,250
Average Male
$56,332
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.5% of Dayton residents speak only English, while 56.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 23.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,552 | 96 | 2.11% |
| White | 2,180 | 51 | 2.34% |
| Multiple | 624 | 31 | 4.97% |
2.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.28%
Male Poverty Rate
2.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Multiple, with 4.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dayton is Asian, with 2.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.95% |
| High School | 2.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.55% |
| Female Employed | 0.47% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,427 | $175,945 |
| Households | $141,308 | $168,391 |
| Married Families | $149,519 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,125 | $106,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
118
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 2.74% |
| Islander | 46 | 100% |
| Black | 15 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
35.63%
Born in Dayton
52.64%
Native Born
47.36%
Foreign Born
17.8%
Non Citizen
29.56%
Naturalized
52.64% of Dayton residents were born in the United States, with 35.63% having been born in New Jersey. 17.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,577 | 108 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 8,469 | 108 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 8,361 | 176 | 2.15% |
| 2021 | 8,185 | 27 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 8,158 | 582 | 7.68% |
| 2019 | 7,576 | 236 | 3.22% |
| 2018 | 7,340 | -209 | -2.77% |
| 2017 | 7,549 | 241 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 7,308 | -80 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 7,388 | -302 | -3.93% |
| 2014 | 7,690 | -208 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 7,898 | -42 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 7,940 | 337 | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 7,603 | 540 | 7.65% |
| 2010 | 7,063 | 0 | 0% |