Dayton, OH Demographics
A map of Dayton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 64,020 | 46.5% |
Black | 55,620 | 40.4% |
Hispanic | 7,859 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 7,008 | 5.1% |
Asian | 1,922 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 1,215 | 0.9% |
Dayton, Ohio had a population of 137,644 in 2020. It was 46.5% White, 40.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% 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 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is the 6th 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
64,020 residents of Dayton identify as White, or 46.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Dayton considerably less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #1227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more White than neighboring Shiloh (33.1% White), and Fort McKinley (20.7% White). Dayton is less White than neighboring Oakwood (86.4% White), Riverside (76.3% White), and Moraine (72.5% White).
Dayton's Black Population
55,620 residents of Dayton identify as Black, or 40.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dayton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more Black than neighboring Oakwood (1.1% Black), Riverside (8.3% Black), and Moraine (14.5% Black). Dayton is less Black than neighboring Shiloh (59% Black), and Fort McKinley (70.7% Black).
Dayton's Asian Population
1,922 residents of Dayton identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more Asian than neighboring Shiloh (0.5% Asian), and Fort McKinley (0.2% Asian). Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Oakwood (3.4% Asian), Riverside (2.9% Asian), and Moraine (2.7% Asian).
Dayton's Hispanic Population
7,859 residents of Dayton identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Shiloh (2.4% Hispanic), Fort McKinley (2.5% Hispanic), Oakwood (3.8% Hispanic), Riverside (5.1% Hispanic), and Moraine (4.5% Hispanic).
Dayton's Native American/Other Population
1,215 residents of Dayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakwood (0.6% Native American/Other), and Riverside (0.7% Native American/Other). Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shiloh (1% Native American/Other), and Fort McKinley (1.2% Native American/Other).
Dayton's Multiracial Population
7,008 residents of Dayton identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Dayton is ranked #247 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Shiloh (4% Multiracial), Fort McKinley (4.7% Multiracial), Oakwood (4.7% Multiracial), and Moraine (4.9% Multiracial). Dayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.