Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Dayton is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,734 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Little Hope, Parfreyville, and Rural are located in the town. The census-designated place of Chain O' Lake is also partially located within the town.

Dayton, Wisconsin
Town
Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton
Location of Dayton, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°18′24″N 89°9′25″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWaupaca
Area
 • Total36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2)
 • Land35.2 sq mi (91.3 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2)
Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,734
 • Density77.6/sq mi (30.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code55-19025[2]
GNIS feature ID1583056[1]
Websitehttp://town-dayton.com

History

The town was named for Lyman Dayton, a Connecticut native who moved to the area in 1850.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.2 km2), of which, 35.2 square miles (91.2 km2) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km2) of it (3.16%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,734 people, 1,046 households, and 816 families residing in the town. The population density was 77.6 people per square mile (30.0/km2). There were 1,484 housing units at an average density of 42.1 per square mile (16.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.11% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 1,046 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,195, and the median income for a family was $49,421. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $22,128 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,728. About 5.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people
  • Andrew R. Potts, Wisconsin state legislator and farmer, was born in Rural, in the Town of Dayton; Potts served as chairman of the Dayton Town Board.[4]

Images
Dayton, Wisconsin
  • Dayton Town Hall
  • Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton along the Crystal River
  • The Red Mill in Little Hope, Wisconsin
  • Crystal River

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. pp. 71–72. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1917,' Biographical Sketch of Andrew R. Potts, pg. 512-513
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