Dayton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dayton, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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The Thomas Marshall House
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Location of Dayton in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
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 Dayton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| Settled | 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,340 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 549 |
| • Density | 1,460.11/sq mi (563.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16222
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-18400 |
Dayton is a small town, called a borough, located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 549 people lived there.
History of Dayton
Dayton was settled in 1850. It became an official borough in 1873.
One important building in Dayton is the Thomas Marshall House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This list helps protect important historical places across the country. Today, the Thomas Marshall House is home to the Dayton Area Local History Society. This group helps people learn about the history of the Dayton area.
Where is Dayton Located?
Dayton is in the eastern part of Armstrong County. It is located at 40°52′52″N 79°14′29″W / 40.88111°N 79.24139°W.
Pennsylvania Route 839 is a main road that goes through Dayton. This road goes south about 6 miles (10 km) to Pennsylvania Route 85 near NuMine. It also goes north about 15 miles (24 km) to Pennsylvania Route 28 in South Bethlehem.
The United States Census Bureau says that Dayton covers an area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
Dayton's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Dayton has changed over many years. Here's how the population has looked during different censuses:
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| 1880 | 579 | — | |
| 1890 | 372 | −35.8% | |
| 1900 | 431 | 15.9% | |
| 1910 | 809 | 87.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,049 | 29.7% | |
| 1930 | 857 | −18.3% | |
| 1940 | 882 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 828 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 769 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 715 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 648 | −9.4% | |
| 1990 | 572 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 543 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 553 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 549 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 543 people living in Dayton. There were 229 households, which means 229 different homes. About 150 of these were families.
The average age of people in Dayton in 2000 was 42 years old. This was a bit older than the average age for Armstrong County, which was 40 years.
