Dayton, Indiana
Dayton: Town in Indiana, USA
About
Dayton is a town located in the county of Tippecanoe in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,420 and a population density of 515 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,667 inhabitants.
The town was created 197 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Dayton
| Population : | 1,667 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Tippecanoe County |
| Postal code : | 47941 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 2.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 11:58:28 (24th December 2024) |
| Density : | 605 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dayton is located at 40°22'27"N 86°46'8"W (40.3742000, -86.7689000).
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Demographics
The population of Dayton increased by 14.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,420 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,452 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,507 | 3.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,541 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,570 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,590 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,623 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,638 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,659 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,668 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,667 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,747 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,458 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,680 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,505 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 28.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 82.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 41.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 565 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
Dayton zip code is 47941.
County name: Tippecanoe, County
fips: 18157
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $121,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,258 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $516 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,198 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,108 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,160 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 43,098 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,792 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,179 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,121 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,612.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.08 |
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People born in Dayton (1)
American football player (1901-1969) Don Thompson was born in Dayton
Schools in Dayton
College & universities near Dayton, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491552 | Christina and Company Education Center | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-4633 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dayton, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
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Other cities in Tippecanoe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tippecanoe County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 71,484 | The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. |
| West Lafayette | 51,605 | The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. |
| Buck Creek | 9,362 | Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana |
| Battle Ground | 1,973 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,784 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Taylor | 798 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Clarks Hill | 734 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Dayton distances to largest Indiana cities
