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Dayton, TX vs Highlands, TX

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- Highlands is 0% more densely populated than Dayton.
- People are 4.3% more likely to be married in Highlands.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years older in Highlands.
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,714329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 20107,356  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,089285,036,114
 Population - 19905,151  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,580.493.4
 Land Area24.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 White56.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock44.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.8%50.2%
 Never Married28.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households2,911  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,88080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households908  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 18 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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Reviews for Highlands    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Highlands, TX., since 1984. The location & traffic is good in relation to downtown Houston, Crosby, Baytown, Pasadena & even Beaumont &/or West Houston  More

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