Dayton, Indiana

Dayton is a town in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[6] The population was 1,420 at the 2010 census.

Dayton, Indiana
Town
Location of Dayton in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°22′28″N 86°46′10″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Tippecanoe
Township	Sheffield
Founded	1827
Government
• Type	Incorporated town
Area [1]
• Total	1.14 sq mi (2.96 km^2)
• Land	1.14 sq mi (2.96 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation [2]	676 ft (206 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	1,420
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	1,668
• Density	1,459.32/sq mi (563.44/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47941
Area code(s)	765
FIPS code	18-17002[5]
GNIS feature ID	433370
Website	dayton.in.gov

It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Dayton was known as Fairfield until 1830.[7] The post office at Dayton has been in operation since 1831.[8]

Dayton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[9]

Geography

Dayton is located at 40°22′28″N 86°46′10″W (40.374579, -86.769379)[10] in Sheffield Township, at an elevation of 676 feet (206 m).

According to the 2010 census, Dayton has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km²), all land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	385		—
1880	376		−2.3%
1980	781		—
1990	996		27.5%
2000	1,120		12.4%
2010	1,420		26.8%
2019 (est.)	1,668	[4]	17.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,420 people, 536 households, and 398 families living in the town. The population density was 1,339.6 inhabitants per square mile (517.2/km²). There were 565 housing units at an average density of 533.0 per square mile (205.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.4% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 536 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the town was 32 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

Memorial Presbyterian Church on Walnut Street.

Dayton's historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,120 people, 401 households, and 313 families living in the town. The population density was 1,079.2 people per square mile (415.8/km²). There were 430 housing units at an average density of 414.4 per square mile (159.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.23% White, 18.18% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.98% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 401 households, out of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,792, and the median income for a family was $48,021. Males had a median income of $42,813 versus $25,950 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,401. About 10.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Trivia

• Shannon Hoon of the band Blind Melon was born and raised in the area around Dayton and is buried in Dayton Cemetery on the east edge of town.
• Dayton is the subject of a Lefty Hazmat song of the same name.[13]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Dayton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
7. "USGS detail on Dayton - Variant Citation". Retrieved 2016-07-25.
8. "Tippecanoe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on September 9, 2005. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
9. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
13. Drinkut, Brent (August 2, 2010). "Dayton: 'A nice, small community'". Journal & Courier. Lafayette, Indiana: Gannett. section A, p. 6. Retrieved August 10, 2010. Not only is Blind Melon frontman Richard Shannon Hoon buried in Dayton Cemetery, but Dayton is featured in a song by local band Lefty HAZMAT.