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Dayton, TX
City in Liberty County, Texas.
Population
9,058
Land area
30.7sq mi
People per sq mi
295
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 2.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 284th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,691 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for Dayton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,691
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,055), German Americans (775), Irish Americans (453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
20,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$533M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,918
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 41°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LibertyCity | 6.5 mi | 44.5 |
| KenefickTown | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| AmesCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 10 mi | 17.8 |
| Dayton LakesCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| HardinCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| CoveCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| DaisettaCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Plum GroveCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 23.9 |
| BaytownCity | 18 mi | 40.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, TX in?
- Dayton is in Liberty County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dayton, TX?
- About 9,058 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Liberty (6.5 mi), Kenefick (7.4 mi), Ames (10 mi), Old River-Winfree (10 mi), Mont Belvieu (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023