Dayton, Tennessee
Dayton: City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
About
Dayton is a city located in the county of Rhea in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,191. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,332 inhabitants.
The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Dayton
| Population : | 7,332 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Rhea County |
| Postal code : | 37321 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 16575923 km2 |
| Altitude : | 696 feet / 212 meters |
| Capital city : | Dayton is capital of Rhea County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1820 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:29:15 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 1.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dayton is located at 35°29'38"N 85°0'45"W (35.4939600, -85.0124500).
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Official website of Dayton
Demographics
The population of Dayton increased by 1.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,376 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,457 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,469 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,443 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,302 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,343 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,346 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,359 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,358 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,332 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Dayton zip code is 37321.
County name: Rhea, County
fips: 47143
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People born in Dayton (8)
People born in Dayton, including basketball player Amanda Davidson, politician Van Hilleary, football player Andy Kelly, .
List
- Dave Roller (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1949
- Howard Armstrong (African American string band and country blues musician) he was born in 04/03/1909
- Joseph Aloysius Durick (Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/10/1914
- Red Holt (American baseball player) he was born in 25/07/1894
- Jake Gaither (Football player and coach) he was born in 11/04/1903
Schools in Dayton
College & universities near Dayton, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219790 | Bryan College-Dayton | Dayton (TN) | 37321 |
| 461120 | Omega Graduate School | Dayton (TN) | 37321-6736 |
| 219596 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | Athens (TN) | 37371-0848 |
| 219879 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland (TN) | 37312 |
| 404718 | Franklin Academy | Cleveland (TN) | 37312-3862 |
Post offices near Dayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Post Office | Dayton (TN) | 37321 |
| Graysvill Post Office | Graysville (TN) | 37338 |
| Evensvill Post Office | Evensville (TN) | 37332 |
| Birchwood Post Office | Birchwood (TN) | 37308 |
| Sale Creek Post Office | Sale Creek (TN) | 37373 |
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- Dayton , Virginia town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States with a population of 1,642 people.
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- Dayton , Iowa city in Webster County, Iowa, United States with a population of 798 people.
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- Dayton , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 503 people.
- Dayton , Idaho city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 494 people.
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Other cities in Rhea County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rhea County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring City | 1,839 | Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Graysville | 1,570 | Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dayton distances to largest Tennessee cities
