Dayton, IN Demographics

A map of Dayton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,015	1,136	86.9%	85.4%
Hispanic	115	117	9.8%	8.8%
Multiracial	18	60	1.5%	4.5%
Black	17	12	1.5%	0.9%
Asian	3	1	0.3%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Dayton, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,168, a large decrease from the 1,330 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dayton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dayton, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dayton is ranked the 322nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dayton was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dayton's White Population

1,015 residents of Dayton, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dayton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Dayton ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 85.4% to 86.9%.

Dayton is more White than neighboring Lafayette (68.7% White), and Buck Creek (84.4% White). Dayton is less White than neighboring Stockwell (99.3% White), Mulberry (93.9% White), and Clarks Hill (95.4% White).

Dayton's Black Population

17 residents of Dayton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dayton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Dayton ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Black residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Dayton is more Black than neighboring Stockwell (0% Black), Mulberry (0.3% Black), Buck Creek (0% Black), and Clarks Hill (0% Black). Dayton is less Black than neighboring Lafayette (10.3% Black).

Dayton's Asian Population

3 residents of Dayton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dayton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Dayton ranks 486th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Dayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Dayton is more Asian than neighboring Stockwell (0% Asian), Mulberry (0% Asian), Buck Creek (0% Asian), and Clarks Hill (0% Asian). Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Lafayette (2.5% Asian).

Dayton's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Dayton, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dayton ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 8.8% to 9.8%.

Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockwell (0% Hispanic), Mulberry (3.6% Hispanic), Buck Creek (0% Hispanic), and Clarks Hill (1.9% Hispanic). Dayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (14.4% Hispanic).

Dayton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dayton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dayton ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lafayette (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dayton's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Dayton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dayton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dayton ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.5%.

Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Stockwell (0.7% Multiracial). Dayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (3.4% Multiracial), Mulberry (2.2% Multiracial), Buck Creek (15.6% Multiracial), and Clarks Hill (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.