Demographics & People — Dayton, Nevada
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,873 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,600 |
| Median Age | 44.1 |
| Total Households | 5,827 |
| Family Households | 4,168 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,554 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Asian | 303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,859 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,585 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,838 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,796 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,010 |
| English | 2,206 |
| Irish | 1,993 |
| German | 1,919 |
| Italian | 994 |
| American | 452 |
| French (except Basque) | 444 |
Language
| English Only | 12,484 |
| Spanish | 1,972 |
| Population 5+ | 14,884 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,511 |
| Population 18+ | 11,974 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dayton, Nevada.