Dayton
City in Rhea County, Tennessee
Dayton is a city in Rhea County, Tennessee, with 7,065 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Graysville, 4.9 miles SW.
- 7,065residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.3 km²
- 820 / sq mipopulation density
- 37321ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is a city in and the county seat of Rhea County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 7,065. The Dayton Urban Cluster includes developed areas adjacent to the city and extends south to Graysville.
Dayton was the site of the Scopes trial in 1925 dealing with the rejection of evolution by religious groups.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $49,719
- Median home value
- $214,900
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Dayton had 7,065 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,065 |
|---|---|
| Density | 820 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rhea County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,065 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.61 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4950° N, 85.0086° W |
| ZIP code | 37321 |
| Official website | daytontn.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4719700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Graysville4.9 mi SW
- Sale Creek8.6 mi SW
- Decatur12.3 mi E
- Pikeville13.3 mi NW
- Spring City15.5 mi NE
- Flat Top Mountain15.6 mi SW
- Hopewell18.5 mi S
- Soddy-Daisy18.6 mi SW
- Riceville18.9 mi E
- Mowbray Mountain19.4 mi SW
- Charleston20.1 mi SE
- Calhoun20.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Rhea County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Dayton, TN?
7,065 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, TN?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 37321.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
Graysville (4.9 mi), Sale Creek (8.6 mi), Decatur (12.3 mi), Pikeville (13.3 mi), Spring City (15.5 mi).
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