Dayton, Texas

Dayton is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,777 at the 2020 census.[2]

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Location within Liberty County and Texas
Location within Liberty County and Texas
Coordinates: 30°03′23″N 94°53′44″W / 30.05639°N 94.89556°W / 30.05639; -94.89556Coordinates: 30°03′23″N 94°53′44″W / 30.05639°N 94.89556°W / 30.05639; -94.89556
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyLiberty
Founded1831 as West Liberty
IncorporatedMay 3, 1911 - Aug 29, 1911; Nov 28, 1925
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
 • Total30.70 sq mi (79.51 km2)
 • Land30.66 sq mi (79.41 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
73 ft (22.3 m)
Population
 • Total8,777
 • Density273.60/sq mi (105.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77535
FIPS code48-19432[3]
GNIS feature ID1334116[4]
Websitewww.cityofdaytontx.com

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dayton city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.