Dayton
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Dayton is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 7,262 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anoka, 4.3 miles NE.
- 7,262residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 23.4 sq miland area · 60.7 km²
- 310 / sq mipopulation density
- 55327ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is a city in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 7,262 at the 2020 census. According to 2025 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 11,402. Dayton is mainly located within Hennepin County, but a part of the city extends into Wright County as well. It is the northernmost city in Hennepin County and is a suburb of the Minneapolis–St. Paul "Twin Cities" metropolitan area.
The city of Dayton, platted in 1855, is named for city founder, Lyman Dayton. 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 line is now part of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $148,947
- Median home value
- $511,300
- Median rent
- $1,651/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Dayton had 7,262 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,262 |
|---|---|
| Density | 310 per sq mi (120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,262 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.42 sq mi (60.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1891° N, 93.4716° W |
| ZIP code | 55327 |
| Official website | cityofdaytonmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2715022 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Anoka4.3 mi NE
- Champlin4.3 mi E
- Maple Grove5.0 mi S
- Ramsey5.0 mi N
- Rogers5.1 mi W
- Osseo6.1 mi SE
- Corcoran7.7 mi SW
- Coon Rapids7.8 mi E
- Andover7.9 mi NE
- Brooklyn Park8.1 mi SE
- Otsego9.1 mi NW
- Hanover9.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Dayton, MN?
7,262 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, MN?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 55327.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
Anoka (4.3 mi), Champlin (4.3 mi), Maple Grove (5.0 mi), Ramsey (5.0 mi), Rogers (5.1 mi).
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