Dayton, Ohio

Dayton: The ninth most populous city in Ohio. It is located in the Miami Valley region of Ohio. Dayton is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces

About

Dayton is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 141,527 and a population density of 967 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 139,907 inhabitants.

The city was created 228 years ago in 1795.

Dayton was founded in 1796 and originally named Dunbarton. It was renamed Dayton in 1805 after Jonathan Dayton, an officer in the Revolutionary War.

Its location at the confluence of the Great Miami, Stillwater, and Mad Rivers made Dayton ideal for industry. By the late 1800s, Dayton was a manufacturing powerhouse producing iron, steel, railroad cars, cash registers, and more. The Wright brothers built their first successful airplane in Dayton.

Key Facts About Modern Dayton

Here are some key details about Dayton today:

  • Population: Around 140,000 residents, making it Ohio's 6th largest city.
  • Economy: While manufacturing has declined, health care, education, and research/development are top employers today. Major companies include Premier Health Partners, Kettering Health Network, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
  • Neighborhoods: Dayton has a variety of urban, suburban, and historic neighborhoods like Oregon District, Carillon, and St. Anne's Hill. Each area has unique appeal and community vibes.
  • Attractions: Dayton draws tourists to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton Art Institute, SunWatch Indian Village, and extensive aviation heritage sites.
  • Recreation: Daytonians enjoy outdoor activities along the Great Miami River trails, Eastwood MetroPark, and the area's many golf courses, tennis courts, and youth sports leagues.

Dayton continues to leverage its Midwest location and heritage of innovation to drive economic growth. The city offers big city amenities with a distinctly Midwestern, community-driven culture.

Dayton locator map
Location of Dayton on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Dayton

Population : 139,907 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Ohio (United States)
County : Montgomery County
Postal code : 45402
Phone Area Codes : 937
Area : 146.41 km2
Altitude : 738 feet / 225 meters
Capital city : Dayton is capital of Montgomery County
Establishment : January 01, 1796 (228 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 06:50:58 (13th November 2024)
Density : 956 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.16% (2010-2020)
Montage dayton 1 image
Montage dayton 1
Montage dayton 1 image

Geography

Dayton is located at 39°45'32"N 84°11'30"W (39.7589500, -84.1916100).

Dayton map

    Nan Whaley ,

  • Augsburg (1964 )
  • Belgrade
  • Holon
  • Monrovia
  • Sarajevo

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dayton decreased by 1.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 141,527 - census
2011 142,000 0.33% estimation process
2012 141,916 -0.06% estimation process
2013 142,035 0.08% estimation process
2014 141,117 -0.65% estimation process
2015 140,819 -0.21% estimation process
2016 140,849 0.02% estimation process
2017 140,372 -0.34% estimation process
2018 140,439 0.05% estimation process
2019 140,407 -0.02% estimation process
2020 139,907 -0.36% estimation process

Dayton zip code is 45402. County name: Montgomery, County fips: 39113

Cabintown, DAY, Dayton, Dehjton, Deitonas, Dejton, Dejtun, Venice, dai dun, daytwn awhayw, deiteon, deiton, detana, dytwn, dyytwn, Дейтон, Дейтън, Дејтон, Дэйтон, דייטון, دايتون، أوهايو, دیتون, डेटन, デイトン, 代顿, 데이턴

Best Things to Do in Dayton

1 National Museum of the US Air Force

Rating: 4.9 (17636)

1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45431, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372553286 🔗 Url

National Museum of the US Air Force

2 RiverScape MetroPark

Rating: 4.7 (3347)

237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372740126 🔗 Url

RiverScape MetroPark

3 Carillon Historical Park

Rating: 4.7 (2936)

1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372932841 🔗 Url

Carillon Historical Park

4 Cox Arboretum MetroPark

Rating: 4.8 (2884)

6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372757275 🔗 Url

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

5 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Rating: 4.7 (2219)

2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372757431 🔗 Url

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Where ot Eat in Dayton

1 Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Rating: 4.4 (3718)

6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19376193200 🔗 Url

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

2 Fricker's

Rating: 3.8 (1580)

1818 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372529007 🔗 Url

Fricker's

3 Bob Evans

Rating: 3.8 (1513)

1285 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45432, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372560040 🔗 Url

Bob Evans

4 Dewey's Pizza

Rating: 4.7 (1296)

131 Jasper St, Dayton, OH 45409, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372230000 🔗 Url

Dewey's Pizza

5 McDonald's

Rating: 3.2 (1258)

1219 N Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH 45417, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372637140 🔗 Url

McDonald's

Where to Stay in Dayton

1 Marriott at the University of Dayton

Rating: 4.5 (1472)

1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372231000 🔗 Url

Marriott at the University of Dayton

2 Radisson Dayton

Rating: 3.8 (1329)

33 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372240800 🔗 Url

Radisson Dayton

3 Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek

Rating: 4.3 (977)

3520 Pentagon Park Blvd, Dayton, OH 45431, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19374582650 🔗 Url

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek

4 Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

Rating: 3.2 (830)

7370 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19378981054 🔗 Url

Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

5 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Centerville, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (445)

5655 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45459, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +19374245757 🔗 Url

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Centerville, an IHG Hotel

Other Places in Dayton

1 Dayton City Hall

Rating: 4.6 (5)

101 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402 ➦ Show Map

☎ +19373333333 🔗 Url

Dayton City Hall

2 Oakwood City Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

30 Park Ave, Dayton, OH 45419 ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372980600 🔗 Url

3 City Of Dayton

Rating: 5 (1)

W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 ➦ Show Map

☎ 🔗 Url

4 Jefferson Township Montgomery County Ohio

1 Business Park Way, Dayton, OH 45417 ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372623591 🔗 Url

5 Oakwood Administrative Offices

30 Park Ave, Dayton, OH 45419 ➦ Show Map

☎ +19372980600 🔗 Url

People born in Dayton (200)

People born in Dayton, including politician Charles W. Whalen, actor Gordon Jump, racing driver Bill Mackey, .

List

  • Martin Sheen (American actor) he was born in 03/08/1940
  • Joseph Rochefort (American cryptographer) he was born in 12/05/1900
  • Nancy Cartwright (American actress) she was born in 25/10/1957
  • Kim Deal (American singer-songwriter; alternative rock musician) she was born in 10/06/1961
  • Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick (American scholar of queer theory) she was born in 02/05/1950
  • Lauren Kate (American writer) she was born in 21/03/1981
  • Sunny Doench (American actress) she was born in 21/05/1972
  • Joshua Harris (American writer, former pastor) he was born in 30/12/1974
  • James Ritty (American inventor) he was born in 29/10/1836
  • Andrew Price Morgan (American botanist (1836-1907)) he was born in 27/10/1836
  • Timothy J. Keating (United States admiral) he was born in 16/11/1948
  • Tim Hagans (American musician) he was born in 19/08/1954
  • John Scofield (American jazz guitarist and composer) he was born in 26/12/1951
  • Nathan Peavy (Puerto Rican basketball player) he was born in 31/03/1985
  • Ron Harper (American basketball player) he was born in 20/01/1964
  • Billy Strayhorn (American musician, composer, lyricist and arranger) he was born in 29/11/1915
  • Chris Chambliss (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 26/12/1948
  • Christina Angel (American movie actress) she was born in 01/08/1971

Schools in Dayton

College & universities near Dayton, OH

Code Name City ZIP
205470 Sinclair Community College Dayton (OH) 45402-1460
453792 Ohio Medical Career College Dayton (OH) 45417
202480 University of Dayton Dayton (OH) 45469
203289 International College of Broadcasting Dayton (OH) 45431
203544 Kettering College Kettering (OH) 45429-1299

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Dayton, OH

Code Name Address Type
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL
COL Columbus, OH 111 East Town Street BUS

Post offices near Dayton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mid City Dayton Post Office Dayton (OH) 45402
Dayton Post Office Dayton (OH) 45401
Main Office Finance Station Dayton Post Office Dayton (OH) 45401
Dayton View Post Office Dayton (OH) 45406
Wright Brother Post Office Oakwood (OH) 45409

Other places with the same name (20)

  • Dayton , Texas city in Liberty County, Texas, United States with a population of 8,628 people.
  • Dayton , Tennessee city and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 7,332 people.
  • Dayton , Kentucky city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 5,647 people.
  • Dayton , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 2,753 people.
  • Dayton , Wisconsin unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 2,681 people.
  • Dayton , Washington town in Washington with a population of 2,477 people.
  • Dayton , Illinois census-designated place in Illinois, USA with a population of 2,258 people.
  • Dayton , Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 2,107 people.
  • Dayton , New York town in New York, USA with a population of 1,796 people.
  • Dayton , Michigan township of Tuscola County, Michigan, USA with a population of 1,755 people.
  • Dayton , Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 1,667 people.
  • Dayton , Virginia town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States with a population of 1,642 people.
  • Dayton , Wyoming town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 830 people.
  • Dayton , Iowa city in Webster County, Iowa, United States with a population of 798 people.
  • Dayton , Iowa city in Webster County, Iowa, United States with a population of 781 people.
  • 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.
  • Dayton , Minnesota city in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota with a population of 83 people.
  • Dayton , Alabama community in Alabama with a population of 40 people.

Other cities in Montgomery County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , OH. (more)

City Name Population Title
Kettering 54,313 The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Huber Heights 37,203 City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
Trotwood 24,433 City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Centerville 23,882 City in Iowa, United States
Miamisburg 20,117 City in Ohio, USA
Vandalia 14,987 City in Illinois
Englewood 13,502 City in Ohio, United States
West Carrollton City 13,297 Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Shiloh 11,272 Biblical city
Northridge 8,487 Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States
Union 6,909 City in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.
Sunbury 6,881 City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Moraine 6,507 City in Ohio, United States
Brookville 5,900 Borough of Pennsylvania
Germantown 5,567 City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Fort McKinley 3,989 Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio

Distance to Other Cities

Dayton distances to largest Ohio cities