Economy & Jobs — Dayton, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,247 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,381 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 64,416 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 157 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
| Physician Offices | 94 |
| Dental Offices | 68 |
| Real Estate Offices | 56 |
| Insurance Agencies | 51 |
| Gas Stations | 47 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| Coffee Shops | 39 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Beauty Salons | 36 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 25 |
| Clothing Stores | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
