Dayton, NJ Demographics

A map of Dayton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	4,045	4,394	50.9%	54.0%
White	2,494	2,323	31.4%	28.5%
Hispanic	527	497	6.6%	6.1%
Black	476	703	6.0%	8.6%
Multiracial	356	173	4.5%	2.1%
Native American/Other	54	48	0.7%	0.6%

Dayton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,952, a slight decrease from the 8,138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Asian, 31.4% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.7% 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 New Jersey 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 61.5% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dayton is ranked the 209th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dayton's White Population

2,494 residents of Dayton, or 31.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dayton is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Dayton ranks 645th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 28.5% to 31.4%.

Dayton is more White than neighboring Deans (20.3% White), Monmouth Junction (26.9% White), and Forsgate (16.9% White). Dayton is less White than neighboring Rossmoor (82.6% White), and Kendall Park (46.3% White).

Dayton's Black Population

476 residents of Dayton, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dayton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Dayton ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.0%.

Dayton is more Black than neighboring Deans (0% Black), Monmouth Junction (4.7% Black), Forsgate (0.7% Black), Rossmoor (1.6% Black), and Kendall Park (3.5% Black).

Dayton's Asian Population

4,045 residents of Dayton, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dayton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Dayton ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Dayton's population has decreased from 54.0% to 50.9%.

Dayton is more Asian than neighboring Rossmoor (5.9% Asian), and Kendall Park (35.3% Asian). Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Deans (75% Asian), Monmouth Junction (59.9% Asian), and Forsgate (72.3% Asian).

Dayton's Hispanic Population

527 residents of Dayton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dayton is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dayton ranks 521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.6%.

Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Deans (4.7% Hispanic), Monmouth Junction (4.8% Hispanic), and Forsgate (5.7% Hispanic). Dayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Rossmoor (7.3% Hispanic), and Kendall Park (9.9% Hispanic).

Dayton's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Dayton, or 0.7% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dayton ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Dayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deans (0% Native American/Other), and Kendall Park (0.5% Native American/Other). Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forsgate (1% Native American/Other).

Dayton's Multiracial Population

356 residents of Dayton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dayton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dayton ranks 589th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dayton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Dayton's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.5%.

Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Deans (0% Multiracial), Monmouth Junction (3% Multiracial), Forsgate (3.4% Multiracial), Rossmoor (1.9% Multiracial), and Kendall Park (4.4% 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.