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 206 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4940,-85.0125 |
| Altitude | 696 feet / 212 meters |
| Capital city | Dayton is capital of Rhea County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1820 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:16:48 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Dayton is located at 35°29'38"N 85°0'45"W (35.4939600, -85.0124500).
Dayton map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Dayton increased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,376 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,457 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,469 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,443 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,302 | -1.89% | 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 |
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dayton, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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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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