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Dayton, WY


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Dayton, Wyoming

Dayton, Wyoming, in Sheridan county, is 87 miles SE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 373 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 678.

The People and Families of Dayton

In Dayton, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $41,500. Dayton finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dayton ($400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dayton Housing

About 78% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dayton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Dayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDayton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Dayton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Dayton, WY

Comparing Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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