Demographics & People — Dayton, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,703 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 2,466 |
| Family Households | 1,336 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0868 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,151 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 61 |
| Population 5+ | 5,362 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 351 |
| Population 18+ | 4,568 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dayton, Kentucky.