What is the population of Dayton, Idaho?

Dayton has a population of approximately 500 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dayton, Idaho located?

Dayton is located in Idaho, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.1112°, -111.9846°.

What is the median household income in Dayton?

The median household income in Dayton is approximately $82,083 based on the most recent open data.

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Dayton

Total population

500

Median home value

$308,300

30.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$82,083

Dayton$82k

National$74k

Founded

1867

Elevation1470 m

Land area17 km²

Weather72°F · Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates42.11°, -111.98°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1867

Elevation

1470 m

Area

17 km²

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Overview

Dayton is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 510 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

In 1867, Joseph Chadwick and his family settled on Five Mile Creek and built a log cabin. In one room he had a supply store to accommodate the few settlers and freighters. He was followed by Peter Poole, Robert Taylor, Stephen Callan, George Mendenhall, Richard Wickham and their families. The locality was originally known as Franklin Meadows. It was later known as Five Mile Creek, then Chadville, and in 1890 Card. In 1906 William B. Preston gave it the name of Dayton. Fred Jenson was the first Mormon Presiding Elder. Dayton had 271 residents in 1930.

Geography

Dayton lies on the west side of Cache Valley, along Five Mile Creek at the base of the Bannock Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dayton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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