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Dayton town, VA

ZIP 22821 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 22821

22821 has a population of 6,074 with a median age of 39.7 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.9%+97% vs US avg
x
High school
34.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.7%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.8%+345% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 22821

Poverty Rate
5.7%-51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.2%+15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.8%+345% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,074
Median age39.7
Poverty rate5.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.1%
Hispanic8.8%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born37.5%