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Dayton Valley

Dayton is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada, United States.

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Welcome to Dayton

Dayton is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 16,490 in 2024. Dayton is the second oldest Nevada settlement. It is home to the oldest hotel in Nevada. Dayton is at the western end of the Twenty-Six Mile Desert at a bend in the Carson River. Immigrants stopping there for water would decide whether to follow the river south or continue west, giving the location its first name, Ponderers Rest. In 1849, Abner Blackburn, while heading for California, discovered a gold nugget in nearby Gold Creek, a tributary of the Carson River.

Dayton is located in western Lyon County. It is bordered to the northwest by Silver City and about 12 miles to the east of Carson City, the state capital. U.S. Route 50 passes through the community, leading east 50 miles to Fallon and west 12 miles to Carson City.

Overview for Dayton Valley, NV

16,550 people live in Dayton Valley, where the median age is 45.4 and the average individual income is $35,727. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,550

Total Population

45.4 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$35,727

Average individual Income

Around Dayton Valley, NV

There's plenty to do around Dayton Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Demographics and Employment Data for Dayton Valley, NV

Population Households Employment

Dayton Valley has 6,219 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dayton Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,550 people call Dayton Valley home. The population density is 102.19 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,550

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.4

Median Age

51.78 / 48.22%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,219

Total Households

2.66

Average Household Size

$35,727

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Dayton Valley, NV

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The following schools are within or nearby Dayton Valley. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Dayton Valley

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Welcome to Dayton

Overview for Dayton Valley, NV

16,550

45.4 years

Low

$35,727

Around Dayton Valley, NV

Demographics and Employment Data for Dayton Valley, NV

16,550

Low

45.4

51.78 / 48.22%

6,219

2.66

$35,727

Schools in Dayton Valley, NV

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Minden

Gardnerville

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