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Dayton, Wisconsin
Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton
Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton
Location of Dayton, Wisconsin
Location of Dayton, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Waupaca
Area
 • Total 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2)
 • Land 35.2 sq mi (91.3 km2)
 • Water 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,674
 • Density 73.46/sq mi (28.386/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 55-19025
GNIS feature ID 1583056
Website http://town-dayton.com

Dayton is a small town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,674 people lived here. Some smaller communities like Little Hope, Parfreyville, and Rural are part of Dayton. A special area called Chain O' Lake is also partly found within the town.

History of Dayton

Dayton got its name from a person named Lyman Dayton. He was originally from Connecticut and moved to this area in 1850.

Geography of Dayton

Dayton covers an area of about 36.4 square miles (94.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.2 square miles (91.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.

People of Dayton

In 2020, there were 2,674 people living in Dayton. Most of the people were White, making up about 93.6% of the population. Other groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (1.4%), and Asian (1.1%). About 2.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

Notable People from Dayton

  • Andrew R. Potts was born in Rural, which is part of Dayton. He was a state legislator in Wisconsin and also a farmer. Potts served as the chairman of the Dayton Town Board.

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