Dayton city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Dayton city is a small city located in Kentucky. The total population is 5,703. It ranks as the 81st most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dayton city is 39.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dayton city is $62,500. This is about average than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $144,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Dayton city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dayton city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dayton city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.