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Dayton, WA
City in Columbia County, Washington.
Population
2,774
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,924
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 16 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,625 a year, 28% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,600 (57% below Washington) and median rent is $973 a month.
Local data for Dayton, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$243,600
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (571), Irish Americans (311), Mexican Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,158
1,326 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57M
FY 2026, $14,431 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
283
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
40
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaitsburgCity | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| StarbuckTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PrescottCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| PomeroyCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| PatahaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Walla Walla EastCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| Walla WallaCity | 25 mi | 14.1 |
| GarrettCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| College PlaceCity | 27 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, WA in?
- Dayton is in Columbia County, Washington.
- What is the population of Dayton, WA?
- About 2,774 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Waitsburg (9 mi), Dixie (15 mi), Starbuck (16 mi), Prescott (16 mi), Pomeroy (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023