Dayton, Richland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dayton, Wisconsin
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Location of Dayton, Richland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 723 |
| • Density | 20.6/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583055 |
Dayton is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 763 people lived there. You can also find the small community of Nevels Corners within Dayton. A former settlement called Ashford was also located in the town.
Geography of Dayton
Dayton covers an area of about 35.1 square miles (which is about 90.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, so there are no large lakes or rivers inside the town limits.
People in Dayton
In the year 2000, about 723 people lived in Dayton. There were 269 households, which means 269 different homes where people lived. This means about 20 people lived in every square mile.
Many families lived in Dayton. About two-thirds of the homes had married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18 years old.
The people in Dayton were of different ages. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Dayton was 40 years old.
