Total Population
791
Population
Growth Rate
-0.50%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
6.600
Surrounding Communities
Dayton is an enterprising community located in the Southern part of Webster County. It is believed that A. Peterson was the first person to settle in Dayton Township, in 1848. Around the summers of 1851 and 1852 a number of Americans came to Dayton. The Town of Dayton was laid out and named by Benjamin Allison in November of 1856. Allison also built the first house in town and also started the first saw mill in 1856 that supplied the lumber for building. Some of the early settlers made their homes in caves in the hillsides and then later the log cabins were built.
Dayton
Population
Housing & Income
Households
312
Total Housing Units
371
Owner Occupied
224
Renter Occupied
89
Vacant
59
Median Home Value
$102,817
Average Home Value
$120,647
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.50%
Per Capita Income
2.75%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,140 $57,700
Average Household
$60,636 $68,974
Per Capita
$23,901 $27,369
Workforce
Total Businesses
42
Total Employed
296
Workers 16+
337
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
110
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
4
Employed
64
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
32
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
7
Employed
22
2021 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
2
Employed
22
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
18
Some
High School
26
Graduated
High School
184
Associates
Degree
69
Bachelor's
Degree
84
Graduate
Degree
18
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
253
Non-Resident Commuters
82
Drive Alone
279
Carpooled
15
Public
0
Work At Home
25
