This was 3.2 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,258.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dayton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,119 | 11 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,288 | 22.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 708 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 816 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,120 | 20.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,578 | 15.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 995 | 9.8 |
| Master's degree | 419 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 85 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 53 | 0.5 |
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