Demographics & People — Dayton, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,703 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,466 |
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| Family Households | 1,336 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0868 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,151 |
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| Black or African American | 79 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,809 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,291 |
| Irish | 1,071 |
| Other groups | 912 |
| English | 718 |
| American | 440 |
| Scottish | 316 |
| Italian | 244 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 157 |
| French (except Basque) | 151 |
Language
| English Only | 5,252 |
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| Spanish | 61 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,362 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 351 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,568 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dayton, Kentucky.
