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Dayton, OR
City in Yamhill County, Oregon.
Population
2,675
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,199
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 72 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,184 a year, 10% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $410,800 (14% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,861 a month.
Local data for Dayton, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,184
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$410,800
Median rent
$1,861/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (633), German Americans (322), Irish Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yamhill County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,280
39,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$733M
FY 2026, $6,806 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
42
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
355
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 35°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone47 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| St. PaulCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DundeeCity | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 10.6 |
| CarltonCity | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| NewbergCity | 8.3 mi | 6 |
| YamhillCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| AmityCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DonaldCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GervaisCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodburnCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| ButtevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HubbardCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SherwoodCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, OR in?
- Dayton is in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Dayton, OR?
- About 2,675 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (2.4 mi), St. Paul (4.9 mi), Dundee (5.3 mi), McMinnville (6.8 mi), Carlton (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023