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Dayton

County:
Liberty County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
30.661
State:
Texas

Dayton is a city located in Liberty County, Texas. Dayton has a 2026 population of 10,400. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 3.22% annually and its population has increased by 22.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,456 in 2020.

The median household income in Dayton is $59,691 with a poverty rate of 20.58%. The median age in Dayton is 31.4 years: 30.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.7 males.

10.4K
Total Population
339
Density (mi²)
324 3.22%
Growth

Dayton Population

Dayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,4003243.22%
202510,0763243.32%
20249,7524264.57%
20239,3263323.69%
20228,9942222.53%
20218,7723744.45%
20208,456650.77%
20198,3912322.84%
20188,1592603.29%
20177,8992102.73%
20167,6891281.69%
20157,561861.15%
20147,475680.92%
20137,407250.34%
20127,382130.18%
20117,369130.18%
20107,3561141.57%
20005,70955810.83%
19905,1512434.95%
19804,9081,10429.02%
19703,80443712.98%
19603,36700%

Median Age

Overall: 31.4 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 30.6 years

Dayton Adults

There are 6,698 adults, (1,274 of whom are seniors) in Dayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,426 (48.9%)
Male: 4,632 (51.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dayton includes 61.34% White, 13.42% Black or African American, 10.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,55661.34%
Black or African American1,21613.42%
Two or more races1,15212.72%
Other race97310.74%
Asian1451.6%
Native American160.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race97310.74%
White7197.94%
Two or more races6977.69%
Native American110.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,83753.4%
Black or African American1,21613.42%
Two or more races4555.02%
Asian1451.6%
Native American50.06%

Dayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dayton 's average per capita income is $53,604. Household income levels show a median of $59,691. The poverty rate stands at 20.58%.

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$101,094-
Families$84,211$108,899
Households$59,691$95,802
Non Families$33,972$68,771

$53,604

Average Income

$59,691

Median Household Income

20.58%

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)