Dayton Lakes, Texas facts for kids
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Dayton Lakes, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 46.4/sq mi (17.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-19435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410302 |
Dayton Lakes is a small city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. In 2010, about 93 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 45.
Before 1985, Dayton Lakes was a fun place called Dayton Lake Estates. It was a planned community for recreation. In January 1985, the people who owned the land held an election. Residents voted to become an official city. They then asked the court in Liberty County to make it a city. The City of Dayton Lakes, TX, a non-profit group, was officially created on January 19, 1985. This document is how the city legally exists.
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Where is Dayton Lakes Located?
Dayton Lakes is in the middle of Liberty County. It is about 11 miles northeast of Dayton. It is also about 17 miles north of Liberty by road. Liberty is the main city, or county seat, of the county. If you were a bird flying straight, it would only be 6 miles to Liberty.
The city of Dayton Lakes covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers. Most of this area, about 2.2 square kilometers, is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers, is water. This means about 11.64% of the city's area is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 191 | — | |
| 2000 | 101 | −47.1% | |
| 2010 | 93 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −51.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 101 people living in Dayton Lakes. They lived in 43 homes, and 26 of these were families. Most people were White (99.01%), with a small number of African American residents (0.99%).
About 30% of homes had kids under 18 living there. About 44% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single female parent. About 35% of homes were single people living alone. A small number (4.7%) were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average home had about 2.35 people. Families usually had about 2.96 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 27.7% were under 18 years old. About 34.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Education in Dayton Lakes
Students in Dayton Lakes attend schools run by the Dayton Independent School District. After high school, residents can go to Lee College.
See also
In Spanish: Dayton Lakes (Texas) para niños
