Dayton is a relatively large city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 166,193 people and 73 constituent neighborhoods, Dayton is the sixth largest community in Ohio.

Unlike some cities, Dayton isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Dayton are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Dayton is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Dayton who work in office and administrative support jobs (16.02%), sales jobs (9.29%), and food service (7.14%).

Dayton is a nice balance between life in a moderately big city and the interesting diversions and culture that come from having a big college student population. The thousands of students who arrive on campus every fall will find that Dayton has plenty of amenities and opportunities for them, while residents of Dayton enjoy the lectures, music, art, and economic trickle-down that colleges typically provide. "Town and Gown" complement each other in Dayton!

Dayton Information and Demographics

The education level of Dayton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 14.37% of adults 25 and older in Dayton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Dayton in 2000 was $15,547, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $62,188 for a family of four.

Dayton is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Dayton home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Dayton is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Dayton include German, Irish, English, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Dayton is English.