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Dayton (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Dayton, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)4,406.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.58% (33)
Growth Since 20203.28% (182)
Rank in State82th
Rank in Country6053th

The population of Dayton, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 5,732. This is an increase of 0.58% (33 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Dayton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Dayton by Age

Dayton Population Pyramid 2022
Dayton Median Age
39.2
Total
40.2
Male
35.7
Female
Dayton Sex Ratio
51.12%
2,837
Male
48.88%
2,713
Female
Dayton Age Dependency Ratio
23.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Dayton Adults
4,491
Adults
(861 of whom are seniors) in Dayton.

Population of Dayton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Dayton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 20.79%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 19.34%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 22.29%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Dayton

While the overall poverty rate of Dayton is 20.79%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (22.29%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (19.34%).

Poverty Rate of Dayton by Employment Status and Sex

7.23%
Female Employed
13.21%
Female Unemployed
5.33%
Male Employed
61.96%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Dayton by Education

45.75%
Less Than 9th Grade
22.5%
High School
15.56%
Some College
3.79%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Dayton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Dayton

The most common language spoken in Dayton is English, with 96.71% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.07% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Dayton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Dayton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Dayton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree3729.09%
Bachelors Degree65616.02%
Associates Degree3328.11%
Some College83120.3%
High School Graduate140934.42%
9th to 12th Grade3298.04%
Less Than 9th Grade1654.03%

Earnings Statistics of Dayton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,077

Average Earnings

$43,167

Average Male

$30,884

Average Female