Population Data

The information listed below represents the population data for the geographic area which the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce represents, including the counties of Darke, Preble, Butler, Shelby, Miami, Montgomery, Warren, Greene, and Clark.

Population
 
 
 
Total
2017 Projection 1,690,996
2012 Estimate 1,670,097
2000 1,585,304
1990 1,495,355
   
Growth 2012-2017 Projection 1.25%
Growth 2000-2012 Est. 5.35%
Growth 1990-2000 6.02%

 

2012 Est. Population by Race
 
White 1,398,425
African American 175,197
American Indian/Alaskan Native  3,569
Asian 36,446
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 830
Other Race 17,916
Two or More Races 37,714

 

2012 Est. Population by Age
 
Age 0-4 109,924
Age 5-9 111,144
Age 10-14 111,249
Age 15-17 70,428
Age 18-20 74,913
Age 21-24 84,801
Age 25-34 208,666
Age 35-44 224,153
Age 45-54 251,913
Age 55-64 198,442
Age 65-74 120,853
Age 75-84 75,007
Age 85 and over 28,604

 

 

2012 Est. Pop. Age 25+ by Educational Attainment
 
Less than 9th 35,027
Some High School, No Diploma 97,901
High School Graduate or GED 365,334
Some College, No Degree 248,661
Associate Degree 86,116
Bachelors Degree 165,889
Masters Degree 82,775
Professional School Degree 15,371
Doctoral Degree 10,564