Dayton City, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 2655 people, 1081 households, and 695 families residing in the city. The population density was 1803 people per square mile (696.14/km˛), giving it the 148th most densely populated city among the Washington. There were 1181 housing units at an average density of 803.4 per square mile (310.19/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 111 females. The median age was 40.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Dayton City was 39.3 and 41.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 92.58% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.05% American Indian, 0.49% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 2% from two or more races and 3.54% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31409, making it the 125th lowest city by median household income in Washington. The median income for a family in the city was $40714, making its Washington's 342nd highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15925, it is the 145th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income is $18562, Median income for males is $27623, compared with $12042 for females.
In 2000, 665 pupils and students, of which 48.12% are male and 51.88% are female, 25.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.67% nursery or pri school, 4.21% kindergarten, 49.32% elementary school, 28.27% high school and 10.53% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2655 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2660 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2669 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2670 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2649 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2647 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2666 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2633 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2587 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2599 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2617 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 178 | 150 | 328 |
| High school | 82 | 106 | 188 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 54 | 70 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton city, Washington | $31409 | $40714 | $15925 |
| Columbia County, Washington | $33500 | $44038 | $17374 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |