Dayton Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1344 people, 542 households, and 384 families residing in the town. The population density was 1657.2 people per square mile (639.85/kmē), it is 90th most densely populated town in Virginia. There were 565 housing units at an average density of 697.5 per square mile (269.31/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 2.97 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 103.6 females. The median age of the town's population was 37.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Dayton Town was 36.2 and 38.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1266 White, 9 Black or African American, American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 25 from two or more races and 39 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $35958, it is the 168th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $44732, making its Virginia's 160th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $17600, it is 210th wealthiest town by per capita income in Virginia. The median income is $22394, The median income for males was $25542, compared to $20074 for females.
In 2000, 338 pupils and students, of which 51.18% are male and 48.82% are female, 25.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.25% nursery or pri school, 6.21% kindergarten, 46.45% elementary school, 26.92% high school and 17.16% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1344 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1348 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1348 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1349 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1343 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1338 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1336 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1345 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1344 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1349 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1353 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 81 | 157 |
| High school | 52 | 39 | 91 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton town, Virginia | $35958 | $44732 | $17600 |
| Rockingham County, Virginia | $40748 | $46262 | $18795 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |