Dayton

Census-designated place in LaSalle County, Illinois

Aerial view of Dayton, Illinois
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Dayton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 528 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ottawa, 2.9 miles SW.

About Dayton

Dayton is a census-designated place in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The community was built along the Fox River a few miles north of Ottawa. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 528.

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Dayton, Ohio caused the name to be selected.

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Living in Dayton

Median household income
$73,750
Median home value
$271,000
Median age
55.5
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Dayton, IL population

Dayton had 528 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census528
Density287 per sq mi (111 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dayton at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyLaSalle County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population528 (2020)
Land area1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates41.3915° N, 88.7992° W
ZIP code61350
Census code (GEOID)1718771

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dayton

What county is Dayton in?

Dayton is in LaSalle County, Illinois.

What is the population of Dayton, IL?

528 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dayton, IL?

The ZIP code of Dayton is 61350.

What is the elevation of Dayton?

564 feet (172 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dayton?

Ottawa (2.9 mi), Wedron (3.5 mi), Naplate (5.9 mi), Serena (7.5 mi), Marseilles (8.1 mi).

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