Dayton City, Ohio
Safe Democratic — shifted 4.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 138K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 46.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.7% |
Black / African American | 40.7% |
Asian | 1.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.2% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+36.8 |
| 2020 | Biden+41.1 |
| 2016 | Clinton+41.8 |
| 2012 | Obama+52.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+49.1 |
Dayton City, Ohio is a city that has a population of 137,644. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+36.8. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.9% | 31.1% | D+36.8 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 69.7% | 28.6% | D+41.1 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 68.7% | 26.9% | D+41.8 | R+10.6 |
| 2012 | 76.2% | 23.8% | D+52.4 | D+3.3 |
| 2008 | 73.7% | 24.6% | D+49.1 | — |
What defines Dayton City?
Dayton City has been trending Republican — 16pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a plurality-minority electorate (53% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 36.8% margin
- Shifted 15.7 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Dayton City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 46.5% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 40.7% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.2% | 4.0% |
Asian | 1.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Dayton City? 137,644 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.