Dayton, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Dayton is a city in Hennepin
and Wright
counties in the U.S. state
of Minnesota
. The population was 4,671 at the 2010 census. Dayton is mainly in Hennepin County, but a part of the city extends into Wright County as well. It is the northernmost city in Hennepin County.
The city of Dayton, platted in 1855, is named for city founder, Lyman Dayton (1810–1865). Through his energy and finances, Lyman Dayton was instrumental in bringing the railroad into Minnesota and development of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad, of which he was President until 1865.
, the city has a total area of 25.2 square miles (65.2 km²), of which, 23.5 square miles (60.7 km²) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.5 km²) of it (6.83%) is water. On January 15, 2003 the city's most recent geographical expanse extended its boundaries. County Roads 121 and 144 are two of the main routes in the city. The neighboring cities are Champlin
, Hassan Township
, Maple Grove
, Anoka
, Ramsey
, Elk River
, and Otsego
. The cities of Rogers
and Corcoran
are nearby, but do not border Dayton.
Dayton is located at the confluence of the Mississippi
and Crow
Rivers.
.
of 2000, there were 4,699 people, 1,550 households, and 1,292 families residing in the city. The population density
was 200.4 people per square mile (77.4/km²). There were 1,566 housing units at an average density of 66.8 per square mile (25.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.28% White, 0.64% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 1.87% from other races
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population. 31.6% were of German
, 13.5% Swedish, 11.0% Norwegian
and 7.9% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,550 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $66,875, and the median income for a family was $71,356. Males had a median income of $41,476 versus $30,386 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $27,756. About 1.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, constructed in 1904, is perched atop the highest hill in the city and can be seen for miles and from four different counties.
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century explorer Father Louis Hennepin. As of 2010 the population was 1,152,425. Its county seat is Minneapolis. It is by far the most populous county in Minnesota; more than one in five Minnesotans live...
and Wright
Wright County, Minnesota
Wright County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1855. As of 2010, the population was 124,700. Its county seat is Buffalo.-History:...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. The population was 4,671 at the 2010 census. Dayton is mainly in Hennepin County, but a part of the city extends into Wright County as well. It is the northernmost city in Hennepin County.
The city of Dayton, platted in 1855, is named for city founder, Lyman Dayton (1810–1865). Through his energy and finances, Lyman Dayton was instrumental in bringing the railroad into Minnesota and development of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad, of which he was President until 1865.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 25.2 square miles (65.2 km²), of which, 23.5 square miles (60.7 km²) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.5 km²) of it (6.83%) is water. On January 15, 2003 the city's most recent geographical expanse extended its boundaries. County Roads 121 and 144 are two of the main routes in the city. The neighboring cities are Champlin
Champlin, Minnesota
Champlin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census.U.S. Route 169 serves as a main arterial route in the city.- Geography :...
, Hassan Township
Hassan Township, Minnesota
Hassan Township is a urban township in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it is the only township in the county...
, Maple Grove
Maple Grove, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 50,365 people , 17,532 households, and 13,955 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,532.3 people per square mile . There were 17,745 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile...
, Anoka
Anoka, Minnesota
At the 2000 census, there were 18,076 people, 7,262 households and 4,408 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,709.0 per square mile . There were 7,398 housing units at an average density of 1,108.7 per square mile...
, Ramsey
Ramsey, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,510 people, 5,906 households, and 5,102 families residing in the city. The population density was 642.9 people per square mile . There were 5,946 housing units at an average density of 206.5 per square mile...
, Elk River
Elk River, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,447 people, 5,664 households, and 4,400 families residing in the city. Recent estimates show the population at 21,329 as of 2005. The population density was 385.5 people per square mile . There were 5,782 housing units at an average density of 135.5 per...
, and Otsego
Otsego, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,389 people, 2,062 households, and 1,674 families residing in the city. The population density was 217.5 people per square mile . There were 2,120 housing units at an average density of 72.2 per square mile...
. The cities of Rogers
Rogers, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,588 people, 1,195 households, and 982 families residing in the city. The population density was 715.1 people per square mile . There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 248.1 per square mile...
and Corcoran
Corcoran, Minnesota
Corcoran is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,379 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water. County Roads 10, 30, and 116 are three of the main...
are nearby, but do not border Dayton.
Dayton is located at the confluence of the Mississippi
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and Crow
Crow River (Minnesota)
The Crow River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in south-central Minnesota in the United States. It drains a watershed of 2,756 square miles .-Hydrography:The Crow River flows for most of its length as three streams:...
Rivers.
Economy
Dayton is a small town in regards to the economy scale with few retail outlets. Dayton's economy comes from mostly small business operations such as four golf courses, various car repair shops, famous local manor, and custom home builders. It is also home to a PDQ convenience storePDQ Food Stores
PDQ Food Stores is a chain of convenience stores located in the areas of Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota; plus one store near Homewood, California....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,699 people, 1,550 households, and 1,292 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 200.4 people per square mile (77.4/km²). There were 1,566 housing units at an average density of 66.8 per square mile (25.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.28% White, 0.64% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 1.87% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population. 31.6% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 13.5% Swedish, 11.0% Norwegian
Norwegians
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and 7.9% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,550 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $66,875, and the median income for a family was $71,356. Males had a median income of $41,476 versus $30,386 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $27,756. About 1.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
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