Dayton, TN Population by Age

The median age in Dayton, TN is 34.6, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.60% were under the age of 15, 25.88% aged 15 to 29, 40.93% aged 30 to 64, 15.71% aged 65 to 84, and 0.88% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Dayton, TN population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dayton's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 440 6.16%
5 to 9 years 311 4.36%
10 to 14 years 434 6.08%
15 to 19 years 545 7.63%
20 to 24 years 884 12.38%
25 to 29 years 419 5.87%
30 to 34 years 584 8.18%
35 to 39 years 390 5.46%
40 to 44 years 614 8.6%
45 to 49 years 206 2.89%
50 to 54 years 421 5.9%
55 to 59 years 333 4.66%
60 to 64 years 374 5.24%
65 to 69 years 418 5.86%
70 to 74 years 423 5.93%
75 to 79 years 192 2.69%
80 to 84 years 88 1.23%
85 years and over 63 0.88%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Dayton Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Dayton, TN population by age group

Key stats
2,614
Population under 25 years
2,007
Population aged 25-44
1,334
Population aged 45-64
1,184
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Dayton, TN population by age group.

The largest age group is 20 to 24 years with a population of 884 (12.38% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dayton, TN was for the group of age 20 to 24 years with a population of 884 (12.38%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dayton, TN was the 85 years and over with a population of 63 (0.88%).

Dayton, TN population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dayton, TN's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Dayton, TN population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 4,572 (64.04% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,383 19.37%
18 to 64 years 4,572 64.04%
65 years and over 1,184 16.58%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dayton 's population under 18 was 19.37%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Dayton's working population (between 18 and 64) was 64.04%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Dayton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.58% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Dayton, TN population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dayton, TN is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dayton's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dayton, TN, is 24.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dayton, TN, is 24.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dayton, TN is 49.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dayton, TN is 4.0.

FIGURE 3

Dayton, TN population pyramid

Dayton population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dayton, TN's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 231 209 440
5 to 9 years 140 171 311
10 to 14 years 219 215 434
15 to 19 years 342 203 545
20 to 24 years 464 420 884
25 to 29 years 268 151 419
30 to 34 years 345 239 584
35 to 39 years 212 178 390
40 to 44 years 309 305 614
45 to 49 years 115 91 206
50 to 54 years 221 200 421
55 to 59 years 166 167 333
60 to 64 years 103 271 374
65 to 69 years 141 277 418
70 to 74 years 156 267 423
75 to 79 years 67 125 192
80 to 84 years 26 62 88
85 years and over 1 62 63

Things to know

What is the population of Dayton, TN under 18?

Dayton's population under the age of 18 is 1,383, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.37% of the total resident population of Dayton, TN.

What is the aging population in Dayton, TN?

Dayton's population aged 65 years and above was 1,184. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.58% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Dayton, TN Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Dayton Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dayton population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dayton. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dayton by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dayton.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dayton, TN was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 884 (12.38%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dayton, TN was the 85 years and over years with a population of 63 (0.88%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dayton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dayton total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dayton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dayton, TN Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dayton - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dayton population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dayton. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 4,572 (64.04% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dayton population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dayton is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dayton is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dayton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dayton, TN Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dayton, TN population pyramid, which represents the Dayton population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dayton, TN, is 24.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dayton, TN, is 24.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dayton, TN is 49.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dayton, TN is 4.0.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dayton population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dayton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dayton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dayton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dayton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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