Dayton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Dayton, Kentucky
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"Quit your waitin', invest in Dayton!"
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Location of Dayton in Campbell County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Kentucky | ||
| County | Campbell | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,666 | ||
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5,749 | ||
| • Density | 4,361.82/sq mi (1,684.23/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
41073-41074
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| Area code(s) | 859 | ||
| FIPS code | 21-20350 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404195 | ||
Dayton, Kentucky, is a city located right on a bend of the Ohio River. It's in Campbell County, Kentucky. In 2020, about 5,666 people lived here. Dayton is very close to Cincinnati, Ohio, which is just about 3 miles away across the river.
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Where is Dayton?
Dayton is in the very northern part of Campbell County. It sits inside a curve of the Ohio River. This makes it the northernmost community in all of Kentucky!
To the southwest, Dayton borders Bellevue. To the southeast, it's next to Fort Thomas. Across the Ohio River to the north is Cincinnati, Ohio. The closest bridge to cross the Ohio River is the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. This bridge connects Newport with Cincinnati.
The city covers about 5 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, but about 1.7 square kilometers (0.63 square miles) is water. Dayton is part of Kentucky's Outer Bluegrass region.
Dayton's Weather
The weather in Dayton usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. Experts describe Dayton's climate as a "humid subtropical climate." This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for much of the year.
Dayton's History
Dayton has a long history, starting with a ferry crossing in the early 1800s. This ferry helped people cross the Ohio River.
Originally, Dayton was two separate towns: Jamestown and Brooklyn.
- Jamestown was officially started in 1848.
- Brooklyn was started in 1849.
These two towns joined together in 1867. They became one city named Dayton. The name was chosen to honor the city of Dayton, Ohio.
For many years, Dayton had a popular beach called the "Manhattan Bathing Beach." It was on a large sandbar just offshore. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers later raised the river's water level, and the beach disappeared.
In 1919, a private club called the Doyle Country Club was built. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dayton faced big floods in 1884, 1913, and especially in 1937. The 1937 flood covered 80 percent of the city! Many companies and residents moved away because of the constant flooding. To protect the city, a large floodwall was finally finished in 1981.
Today, Dayton is working to improve its downtown area. The city is also surveying its history to create a special historic district.
People in Dayton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,749 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,210 | 83.5% | |
| 1890 | 4,264 | 32.8% | |
| 1900 | 6,104 | 43.2% | |
| 1910 | 6,979 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 7,646 | 9.6% | |
| 1930 | 9,071 | 18.6% | |
| 1940 | 8,379 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 8,977 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 9,050 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,751 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,979 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,576 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,966 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,338 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,666 | 6.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 5,749 | 7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were about 5,966 people living in Dayton. There were 2,200 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were between 18 and 24. And about 10.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Dayton was 32 years.
Famous People from Dayton
Many interesting people have connections to Dayton:
- Robert Agnew – An actor who worked mostly in silent movies.
- Edward H. Ahrens – A brave soldier who received the Navy Cross.
- Todd Benzinger – A former player in Major League Baseball.
- Lonnie Burr – An actor, dancer, singer, and author.
- Bob DeMoss – A football player, coach, and college sports leader.
- Earl Murray – A football player.
- Will Radcliff – The businessman who created the famous Slush Puppie drink.
- Jesse Tannehill – A former MLB player.
- Lee Tannehill – Another former MLB player.
- John Wooden – A Hall of Fame basketball coach who coached at Dayton High School.
Images for kids
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The Saint Bernard Church in Dayton, Kentucky.
See also
In Spanish: Dayton (Kentucky) para niños
