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Armstrong County

Population in July 2007: 504. Population change since 2000: -6.8%
 

Males: 245  (48.6%)
Females: 259  (51.4%)

Median resident age:  41.7 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 16222.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,718 (it was $30,156 in 2000)
Dayton:  $38,718
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $59,347 (it was $41,700 in 2000)
Dayton:  $59,347
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in Dayton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Dayton: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.4%), Irish (16.0%), United States (9.9%), English (8.7%), Dutch (6.3%), Italian (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 07/10/1873

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 1121 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Dayton

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dayton borough

  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

5 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.9%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Dayton:  2.4% ($997)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (49.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (224.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Smicksburg, PA (2.0 miles) , Timblin, PA (2.5 miles) , Plumville borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Rural Valley borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Atwood, PA (3.0 miles) , South Bethlehem borough, PA (3.1 miles ), New Bethlehem borough, PA (3.1 miles ), Hawthorn borough, PA (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 40.88 N, Longitude: 79.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: -29 (-5.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8%)
  • Utilities (8%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Beverage and tobacco products (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5%)



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Dayton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the Dayton borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 36.3 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Dayton:
  • PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; KITTANNING, PA)
  • INDIANA HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; INDIANA, PA)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dayton:
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 18 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 24 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 45 miles; SLIPPERY ROCK, PA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 46 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 7,903)
  • GROVE CITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; GROVE CITY, PA; FT enrollment: 2,306)
Public elementary/middle school in Dayton:
Private elementary/middle school in Dayton:
  • WHIPPOORWILL SCHOOL (Students: 32; Grades: 1 - 8)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Dayton and their reported violations in the past:

DAYTON MUNI WATER DEPT (Population served: 583, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
KEYSTONE INN (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This borough:  2.4 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  65.9%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  2.2%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  7.3%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  2.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dayton, PA



Dayton compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Dayton (2009 data):
  • Marion Center Bank: Dayton Branch at 106 W Main Street, branch established on 1953-01-02. Info updated 2007-03-22: Bank assets: $237.0 mil, Deposits: $173.2 mil, headquarters in Marion Center, PA, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bankers' Corporation
  • Elderton State Bank: Dayton Loan Production Branch at 105 W Main Street, Suite A, branch established on 2005-05-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $168.7 mil, Deposits: $147.0 mil, headquarters in Elderton, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Keystrong Financial, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Armstrong County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religon statistics for Dayton

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents31.5%19.7%15.9%12.0%4.4%
Congregations9.6%15.4%20.5%16.7%3.8%
NameChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)United Church of ChristChurch of the BrethrenEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.7%3.3%1.2%1.2%7.0%
Congregations3.2%4.5%1.3%3.2%21.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,033
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$216
Streets and Highways 1$1,877$22,5240$0
Sewerage 1$2,130$25,5600$0
Water Supply 1$2,995$35,9400$0
Totals for Government 3$7,002$28,00810$1,249



Dayton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $135,000
    All Other: $26,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $177,000
    General - Other: $175,000
    Water Utilities: $68,000
    Regular Highways: $44,000
    Central Staff Services: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $402,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $43,000
    Individual Income: $19,000
    NEC: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $91,000

4.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,063 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.00%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.99% ($30,585 average AGI)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($33,038)
from Butler County, PA  0.46% ($30,844)


4.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,098 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.85% ($30,404 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.71% ($31,936)
to Butler County, PA  0.66% ($32,856)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dayton:
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WTYM (1380 AM; 1 kW; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dayton:
  • WYTR (103.3 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WPXZ-FM (104.1 FM; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WMKX (105.5 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: STRATTAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • WLCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSVILLE, PA; Owner: LONGO MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCUC-FM (91.7 FM; CLARION, PA; Owner: CLARION STATE COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Dayton:
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • W25AX (Channel 25; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W60BL (Channel 60; BUTLER, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W45BT (Channel 45; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBOA-LP (Channel 64; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 1,425
Total average daily truck traffic: 57
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 1,970

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • B&p Rr And Old Belnap Rd, Type: Pole, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: WNCQ835
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.230 MHz, 160.530 MHz, 160.785 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/2004, Expiration Date: 08/16/2014, Certifier: Donald J Smorey
    Registrant: Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rr., Inc., 201 N. Penn St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Phone: (814) 938-1523, Fax: (814) 938-9372, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: N3GCU, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 12/21/1998, Expiration Date: 12/21/2008
    Registrant: Albert T Hamill, Box 358 301 School St, Dayton, PA 16222-0358
  • Call Sign: WB3FXP, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/13/1996, Expiration Date: 05/13/2006, Cancelation Date: 05/14/2008
    Registrant: Ruth M Leavens, Rd 2 Box 258, Dayton, PA 16222
  • Call Sign: WB3FXQ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 01/04/1994, Expiration Date: 01/04/2004, Cancelation Date: 01/05/2006
    Registrant: James C Leavens, Rd 2 Box 258, Dayton, PA 16222
  • Call Sign: KB3EGY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00161121
    Grant Date: 10/07/1999, Expiration Date: 10/07/2009, Certifier: Ernest L Bowser
    Registrant: Ernest L Bowser, Dayton, PA 16222


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-160 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5212W , Serial Number: 28-248, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1961
    Registrant (Individual): Mark E Goldlinger, Rd 1 Box 255, Dayton, PA 16222


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4

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