Demographics & People — Dayton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,381 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,034 |
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| Family Households | 2,480 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3246 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,674 |
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| Black or African American | 393 |
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| Asian | 375 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 758 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,293 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,422 |
| Other groups | 1,239 |
| Norwegian | 788 |
| Swedish | 698 |
| English | 629 |
| Polish | 612 |
| Irish | 577 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 472 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 437 |
Language
| English Only | 6,912 |
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| Spanish | 778 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,088 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 476 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,628 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.8% |
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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, Minnesota.
