Dayton, MN Demographics

A map of Dayton's Population by Race

Dayton, Minnesota had a population of 7,262 in 2020. It was 79.3% White, 3.2% Black, 2.9% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is the 124th most populous. 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's White Population

5,759 residents of Dayton identify as White, or 79.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #753 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more White than neighboring Maple Grove (77.3% White), Champlin (78.1% White), and Anoka (78% White). Dayton is less White than neighboring Ramsey (81.7% White), and Rogers (88.8% White).

Dayton's Black Population

236 residents of Dayton identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more Black than neighboring Rogers (2.7% Black). Dayton is less Black than neighboring Ramsey (6.5% Black), Maple Grove (6.4% Black), Champlin (8.1% Black), and Anoka (7.8% Black).

Dayton's Asian Population

214 residents of Dayton identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more Asian than neighboring Rogers (2.5% Asian). Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Ramsey (3.2% Asian), Maple Grove (7.6% Asian), Champlin (4.8% Asian), and Anoka (3% Asian).

Dayton's Hispanic Population

704 residents of Dayton identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ramsey (3.5% Hispanic), Maple Grove (3.5% Hispanic), Champlin (3.5% Hispanic), Anoka (4.7% Hispanic), and Rogers (2.1% Hispanic).

Dayton's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Dayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #403 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rogers (0.6% Native American/Other). Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Champlin (0.9% Native American/Other), and Anoka (1% Native American/Other).

Dayton's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Dayton identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Dayton is ranked #320 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Rogers (3.2% Multiracial). Dayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramsey (4.5% Multiracial), Maple Grove (4.5% Multiracial), Champlin (4.6% Multiracial), and Anoka (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.