Demographics & People — Dayton, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,241 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,746 |
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| Family Households | 2,385 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5809 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,266 |
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| Black or African American | 553 |
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| Asian | 4,552 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 581 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,931 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,451 |
| Irish | 512 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 404 |
| Italian | 396 |
| English | 312 |
| German | 309 |
| Polish | 280 |
| Arab | 252 |
| American | 246 |
Language
| English Only | 3,474 |
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| Spanish | 471 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,987 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 71 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,381 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.1% |
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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, New Jersey.
