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Dayton, WY
Town in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Population
992
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,811
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 302 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,066, close to the Wyoming median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,500 (8% above Wyoming) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for Dayton, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,066
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$333,500
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (49), French Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheridan County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,114
14,727 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,773
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$323M
FY 2026, $10,450 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RanchesterTown | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkmanCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 9.6 |
| SheridanCity | 16 mi | 12.7 |
| Wyola, MTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| Big HornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Powder HornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| StoryCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.1 |
| Forty Mile Colony, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, WY in?
- Dayton is in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Dayton, WY?
- About 992 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Ranchester (5.2 mi), Parkman (5.4 mi), Sheridan (16 mi), Wyola, MT (17 mi), Big Horn (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023