Dayton, OH — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 136,741 · Ohio · Updated May 2026
Population
136,741
Median Income
$43,454
Home Price
$138,867
Unemployment
9.7%
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
Full Demographics — Dayton, OH
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,741 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 5.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 51.3% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 38.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $43,454 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,381 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $58,300 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,867 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.2% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 319 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1866 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 42.9% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 17.6% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 21.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 11.2% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 14.6% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 20.5% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 54.1°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 40.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 10.3 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Dayton, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 22.2 min | 27.0 min |
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About Dayton, OH
Dayton is a city in Ohio, United States. With a population of 136,741, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Dayton shows stronger violent crime rate (319/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg) and commute time (22 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 20.7% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.