Dayton, Virginia
Dayton: Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
About
Dayton is a town located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,530 and a population density of 573 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,642 inhabitants.
The town was created 145 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Dayton
| Population : | 1,642 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Rockingham County |
| Postal code : | 22821 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 2.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:35:45 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 615 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dayton is located at 38°24'53"N 78°56'19"W (38.4148500, -78.9386400).
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Official website of Dayton
Demographics
The population of Dayton increased by 6.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,530 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,548 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,552 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,556 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,562 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,574 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,588 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,608 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,623 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,637 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,642 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Dayton zip code is 22821.
County name: Rockingham, County
fips: 51165
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Schools in Dayton
College & universities near Dayton, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231581 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater (VA) | 22812-1599 |
| 232423 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22807 |
| 232043 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22802-2462 |
| 231536 | Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave (VA) | 24486-0080 |
| 232672 | Mary Baldwin University | Staunton (VA) | 24401 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dayton, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
Post offices near Dayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Post Office | Dayton (VA) | 22821 |
| Harrisonburg Post Office | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22801 |
| Bridgewater Post Office | Bridgewater (VA) | 22812 |
| Hinton Post Office | Hinton (VA) | 22831 |
| Mount Crawford Post Office | Mount Crawford (VA) | 22841 |
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- 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 , 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.
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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.
- 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 Rockingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 6,162 | Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States |
| Broadway | 3,995 | Road in Manhattan, New York City |
| Elkton | 2,914 | Town of the United States |
| Grottoes | 2,864 | City in Virginia, United States of America |
| Timberville | 2,705 | Town of the United States |
| Massanutten | 2,291 | Census designated place |
| Mount Crawford | 462 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dayton distances to largest Virginia cities
