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Dayton, AL
Town in Marengo County, Alabama.
Population
46
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is 54% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marengo County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,753
7,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,576
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,579 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThomastonTown | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| ProvidenceTown | 7.9 mi | 1.7 |
| FaunsdaleTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| LindenTown | 9.3 mi | 3.6 |
| UniontownCity | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| DemopolisCity | 15 mi | 17.7 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| NewbernTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| MyrtlewoodTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Sweet WaterTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| OrrvilleTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| GreensboroCity | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| ForklandTown | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| PenningtonTown | 25 mi | 5.2 |
| Pine HillTown | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| NanafaliaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, AL in?
- Dayton is in Marengo County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Dayton, AL?
- About 46 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Thomaston (5.6 mi), Providence (7.9 mi), Faunsdale (8 mi), Linden (9.3 mi), Uniontown (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023