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Dayton

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.03
State:
Virginia

Dayton is a town located in Rockingham County, Virginia. Dayton has a 2026 population of 1,792. Dayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 6.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,684 in 2020.

The median household income in Dayton is $75,769 with a poverty rate of 4.74%. The median age in Dayton is 37.1 years: 37 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.0 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,741
Density (mi²)
18 1.01%
Growth

Dayton Population

Dayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,792181.01%
20251,774181.03%
20241,756191.09%
20231,737251.46%
20221,712150.88%
20211,697130.77%
20201,68400%
20191,641150.92%
20181,626171.06%
20171,609181.13%
20161,591171.08%
20151,574120.77%
20141,56260.39%
20131,55620.13%
20121,55460.39%
20111,548181.18%
20101,54320.13%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 37 years

Dayton Adults

There are 1,506 adults, (288 of whom are seniors) in Dayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 946 (49.3%)
Male: 974 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dayton includes 72.24% White, 9.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,38772.24%
Two or more races27914.53%
Other race1849.58%
Black or African American572.97%
Asian130.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races21511.2%
Other race1688.75%
White502.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33769.64%
Two or more races643.33%
Black or African American572.97%
Other race160.83%
Asian130.68%

Dayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dayton 's average per capita income is $50,185. Household income levels show a median of $75,769. The poverty rate stands at 4.74%.

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$113,214-
Families$92,813$106,708
Households$75,769$99,396
Non Families$48,377$64,306

$50,185

Average Income

$75,769

Median Household Income

4.74%

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)