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Dayton Independent School District
Dayton Independent School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 5,248. The median household income is $64,834 and the median age is 39.3.
5,248
Population
5773
People / sq mi
$64,834
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Dayton Independent School District covers 1 sq mi of land at 5773.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,834
Median Household Income
$36,900
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$145,400
Median Home Value
$1,141
Median Rent
53.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dayton Independent School District serves a community with a population of 5,248 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Dayton Independent School District is $64,834, with a per capita income of $36,900. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
Dayton Independent School District is 88.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dayton Independent School District, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dayton Independent School District is $145,400, with a median rent of $1,141. The homeownership rate is 53.1%.
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Data for Dayton Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2101530).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.