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Dayton

County:
Rhea County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.504
State:
Tennessee

Dayton is a city located in Rhea County, Tennessee. Dayton has a 2026 population of 7,986. It is also the county seat of Rhea County. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 7.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,416 in 2020.

The median household income in Dayton is $49,719 with a poverty rate of 22.22%. The median age in Dayton is 40.3 years: 40 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males.

8K
Total Population
939
Density (mi²)
95 1.2%
Growth

Dayton Population

Dayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,986951.2%
20257,891951.22%
20247,796750.97%
20237,721330.43%
20227,6882232.99%
20217,465450.61%
20207,416520.71%
20197,36420.03%
20187,362100.14%
20177,352-2-0.03%
20167,354480.66%
20157,306-140-1.88%
20147,446-26-0.35%
20137,472160.21%
20127,456791.07%
20117,3771001.37%
20107,277861.2%
20006,1805098.98%
19905,671-242-4.09%
19805,9131,55235.59%
19704,36186124.6%
19603,5003099.68%
19503,19147217.36%
18902,71900%

Median Age

Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 40 years

Dayton Adults

There are 6,136 adults, (1,465 of whom are seniors) in Dayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,892 (51%)
Male: 3,733 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dayton includes 83.29% White, 3.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,35183.29%
Two or more races7619.98%
Black or African American2333.06%
Other race2072.71%
Asian730.96%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6398.38%
Other race1802.36%
White1101.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,24181.85%
Black or African American2333.06%
Two or more races1221.6%
Asian730.96%
Other race270.35%

Dayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dayton 's average per capita income is $46,524. Household income levels show a median of $49,719. The poverty rate stands at 22.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,275-
Families$55,021$104,472
Households$49,719$77,889
Non Families$14,471$27,876

$46,524

Average Income

$49,719

Median Household Income

22.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)