Central Iowa Times

Of the 767 people residing in Dayton, IA in 2019, the median age was 49, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Iowa Times.

The largest number of people were in the 45 to 54 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for children under 5 years old.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	21	2.7
5 to 9 years old	65	8.5
10 to 14 years old	42	5.5
15 to 19 years old	45	5.9
20 to 24 years old	47	6.1
25 to 34 years old	51	6.6
35 to 44 years old	63	8.2
45 to 54 years old	129	16.8
55 to 64 years old	101	13.2
65 to 74 years old	103	13.4
75 to 84 years old	47	6.1
85 and older years old	53	6.9

Source: US Census Bureau