Dayton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Columbia County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,695
Population
1,872/sq mi density
$71,687
Median Income
$43,058 per capita
$223,900
Home Value
$246,525 Zillow
$926
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,687 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, $926/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,695
Census 2023
Population Density
1,872
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.5 km²)
Median Age
51.3 yrs
32% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 12.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.3%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.1%
Spanish
9.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.5%
Veterans
10.9%
82% above US avg (6%)
Disability
22.1%
70% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.5%
34% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,695 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,872 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 51.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 89.1% |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.5% |
| Veterans | 10.9% |
| Disability | 22.1% |
| Health Insurance | 88.5% |
| Uninsured | 11.5% |
| Broadband Access | 71.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |