Dayton, IN is a small rural town located in Tippecanoe County with a population of 1,135 as of 2020. It is part of the Greater Lafayette area and is full of charm and unique attractions. Local businesses in Dayton include Jane’s Place Drive In for classic burgers and shakes, The Back Forty Cafe for amazing breakfast items served all day, and Hinkle’s Gun Shop. For outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy fishing and kayaking on the Wabash River or spend time at one of the parks in town such as Sunset Park or Indian Meadows Park. There are also several local organizations that offer educational activities for adults and children such as the Dayton Historical Society and Tippecanoe County 4-H. For sports fans, the Dayton High School Braves compete in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, wrestling, tennis and golf throughout the year.
The population in Dayton is 1,135. There are 993 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dayton is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dayton is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dayton
- 57.3% are married
- 18.0% are divorced
- 40.5% are married with children
- 20.9% have children, but are single
Race in Dayton
- 91.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander