Dayton, MN Demographics

A map of Dayton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,972	5,759	76.7%	79.3%
Multiracial	874	297	9.6%	4.1%
Hispanic	532	704	5.8%	9.7%
Black	470	236	5.2%	3.2%
Asian	220	214	2.4%	2.9%
Native American/Other	27	52	0.3%	0.7%

Dayton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 9,095, a large increase from the 7,262 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Minnesota 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 35.8% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dayton is ranked the 109th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dayton's White Population

6,972 residents of Dayton, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Dayton ranks 753rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's White population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 79.3% to 76.7%.

Dayton is more White than neighboring Champlin (75.1% White), and Anoka (74.9% White). Dayton is less White than neighboring Ramsey (81.8% White), and Rogers (84.4% White).

Dayton's Black Population

470 residents of Dayton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Dayton ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Black population has grown by an estimated 99.2%. Black residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.2%.

Dayton is more Black than neighboring Rogers (3.3% Black). Dayton is less Black than neighboring Ramsey (7.4% Black), Maple Grove (8.1% Black), Champlin (9.7% Black), and Anoka (7.9% Black).

Dayton's Asian Population

220 residents of Dayton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dayton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Dayton ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Asian residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Ramsey (3.3% Asian), Maple Grove (7.3% Asian), Champlin (4.3% Asian), and Anoka (3.7% Asian).

Dayton's Hispanic Population

532 residents of Dayton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dayton ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 9.7% to 5.8%.

Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ramsey (1.6% Hispanic), Maple Grove (2.6% Hispanic), Champlin (4.6% Hispanic), and Rogers (4.4% Hispanic). Dayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Anoka (7.9% Hispanic).

Dayton's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Dayton, or 0.3% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dayton ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), Champlin (1.3% Native American/Other), Anoka (1.2% Native American/Other), and Rogers (2% Native American/Other).

Dayton's Multiracial Population

874 residents of Dayton, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dayton is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dayton ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 194.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 4.1% to 9.6%.

Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Ramsey (5.6% Multiracial), Maple Grove (4.6% Multiracial), Champlin (5.1% Multiracial), Anoka (4.4% Multiracial), and Rogers (3.5% 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.