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Dayton, PA
Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Population
521
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,384
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 4.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,448 a year, 25% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 (59% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for Dayton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,448
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (111), Irish Americans (48), Polish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,247
15,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $7,724 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmicksburgBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| TimblinBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Rural ValleyBorough | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| PlumvilleBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| YatesboroCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DistantCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| AtwoodBorough | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| South BethlehemBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| New BethlehemBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| HawthornBorough | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| WorthvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Marion CenterBorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| EldertonBorough | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CreeksideBorough | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, PA in?
- Dayton is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dayton, PA?
- About 521 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Smicksburg (3.7 mi), Timblin (6.4 mi), Rural Valley (6.8 mi), Plumville (6.9 mi), Sagamore (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023