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Dayton, Indiana, in Tippecanoe county, is 6 miles SE of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is considered part of the Lafayette metropolitan area. Dayton has a population of 1,120.
In Dayton, about 64% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $48,021. Dayton has a large middle class.
About 75% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Dayton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Dayton than in most places of its size.
Comparing Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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