Greater Dayton
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The Dayton metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Ohio
, behind the largest, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland
, and Greater Columbus.
, is an area consisting of four counties in the Miami Valley
region of Ohio
and is anchored by the city of Dayton
. As of 2000 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area
in Ohio and the 61st largest Metropolitan Area by Population in the United States. As of the 2010 census
, the MSA had a population of 841,502. The larger Dayton–Springfield–Greenville Combined Statistical Area includes Greene County
, Darke County
, Montgomery County
, Miami County
, Clark County
, and Preble County
and had a population of 1,072,891 according to the 2010 Census.
The Dayton-Springfield-Greenville Combined Statistical Area is a CSA
in the U.S.
state of Ohio
, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
. It consists of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (the counties of Montgomery
, Greene
, Miami
and Preble
); the Springfield
Metropolitan Statistical Area (Clark County
); the Urbana
Micropolitan Statistical Area (Champaign County
); and the Greenville
Micropolitan Statistical Area (Darke County
). As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 1,072,891.
According to an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, as Greater Cincinnati grows northward through Butler County, its outer suburbs are expected to expand and begin to overlap the Greater Dayton area.http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070311/BIZ01/703110330 Such a concept has already received the nickname of "Daytonnati
." It is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis
containing an estimated 54 million people.
of 2000, there were 848,153 people, 338,979 households, and 226,182 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 82.11% White, 14.44% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races
, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $43,754, and the median income for a family was $51,685. Males had a median income of $38,430 versus $26,205 for females. The per capita income
for the MSA was $21,228.
From the 2000 Census
to the 2010 Census, the Dayton region has seen a shift in population from its urban core to more out-lying affluent suburbs. This is evidenced by a 10% growth in population in Englewood
, a %19 population growth in Beavercreek
, and a 40% population growth in Springboro
. Smaller growths in the 2010 census in the Dayton area included Miamisburg
, Centerville
, Vandalia
, and Fairborn
.
Many of Dayton's suburbs that saw declines in populations fared well from 2000 to 2010. Dayton's largest suburb, Kettering
for example, only saw a 2.3% decline during the ten-year period and Huber Heights
, Dayton's third largest suburb, saw a 0.3% decline in population.
operates a public busing system in Montgomery county. Other transit agencies serve the surrounding counties and provide connections with RTA, including transit authorities in Greene
and Miami
counties.
, the Dayton Region's largest performing arts center, Greater Dayton has a vibrant theater community throughout the region.
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, behind the largest, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland is a nickname for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland, Ohio and is part of what used to be the Connecticut Western Reserve.Northeast Ohio refers to a similar but substantially larger area as described below...
, and Greater Columbus.
Definitions
Dayton Metropolitan Area (also known as the Greater Dayton), as defined by the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of four counties in the Miami Valley
Miami Valley
The Miami Valley, broadly, refers to the land area surrounding the Great Miami River in southwest Ohio, USA, and also includes the Little Miami, Mad, and Stillwater rivers as well...
region of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and is anchored by the city of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. As of 2000 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
in Ohio and the 61st largest Metropolitan Area by Population in the United States. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the MSA had a population of 841,502. The larger Dayton–Springfield–Greenville Combined Statistical Area includes Greene County
Greene County, Ohio
Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
, Darke County
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
, Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
, Miami County
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
, Clark County
Clark County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile . There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 per square mile...
, and Preble County
Preble County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,337 people, 16,001 households, and 12,144 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile . There were 17,186 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
and had a population of 1,072,891 according to the 2010 Census.
The Dayton-Springfield-Greenville Combined Statistical Area is a CSA
Combined Statistical Area
The United States Office of Management and Budget defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas consist of one or more counties...
in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
state of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
. It consists of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (the counties of Montgomery
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
, Greene
Greene County, Ohio
Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
, Miami
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
and Preble
Preble County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,337 people, 16,001 households, and 12,144 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile . There were 17,186 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
); the Springfield
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
Metropolitan Statistical Area (Clark County
Clark County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile . There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 per square mile...
); the Urbana
Urbana, Ohio
Urbana is a city in and the county seat of Champaign County, Ohio, United States, west of Columbus. Urbana was laid out in 1805, and for a time in 1812 was the headquarters of the Northwestern army. Urbana was named after the town of Urbanna, Virginia. It is the burial-place of the Indian fighter...
Micropolitan Statistical Area (Champaign County
Champaign County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
); and the Greenville
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Darke County.-History:Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville,Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at...
Micropolitan Statistical Area (Darke County
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
). As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 1,072,891.
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Dayton (Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble counties)
- Springfield (Clark CountyClark County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile . There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 per square mile...
)
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
- Greenville (Darke CountyDarke County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
) - UrbanaUrbana, OhioUrbana is a city in and the county seat of Champaign County, Ohio, United States, west of Columbus. Urbana was laid out in 1805, and for a time in 1812 was the headquarters of the Northwestern army. Urbana was named after the town of Urbanna, Virginia. It is the burial-place of the Indian fighter...
(Champaign CountyChampaign County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
)
- Greenville (Darke County
According to an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, as Greater Cincinnati grows northward through Butler County, its outer suburbs are expected to expand and begin to overlap the Greater Dayton area.http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070311/BIZ01/703110330 Such a concept has already received the nickname of "Daytonnati
Daytonnati
Daytonnati is a term occasionally used to refer to the region that includes the metropolitan areas of Cincinnati and Dayton in Ohio. While the United States Census Bureau considers each metropolitan area to be an independent entity, some expect the Census Bureau to combine the statistical areas...
." It is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis
Great Lakes Megalopolis
The Great Lakes Megalopolis consists of the group of North American metropolitan areas which surround the Great Lakes region mainly within the Midwestern United States, the Southern Ontario area of Canada, along with large parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and Quebec...
containing an estimated 54 million people.
Counties
- GreeneGreene County, OhioGreene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
- MiamiMiami County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
- MontgomeryMontgomery County, OhioMontgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
- PreblePreble County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 42,337 people, 16,001 households, and 12,144 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile . There were 17,186 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
Suburbs greater than 30,000
- KetteringKettering, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 57,502 people, 25,657 households, and 15,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,077.4 people per square mile . There were 26,936 housing units at an average density of 1,441.6 per square mile...
- 56,163 - BeavercreekBeavercreek, OhioBeavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- 45,193 - Huber HeightsHuber Heights, OhioHuber Heights is a city in Montgomery, Miami, and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban...
- 38,101
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Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
- BowersvilleBowersville, OhioBowersville is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 290 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Bowersville is located at ....
- CasstownCasstown, OhioCasstown is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Casstown is located at ....
- CliftonClifton, OhioClifton is a village in Clark and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio and is home to the Clifton Mill, one of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence...
(partial) - College CornerCollege Corner, OhioCollege Corner is a village in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio in Butler and Preble Counties, five miles northwest of Oxford. It was settled in 1811 and takes its name from its position in the northwestern corner of the "College Township", the survey township designated the previous...
(partial) - EldoradoEldorado, OhioEldorado is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 543 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Eldorado is located at ....
- FarmersvilleFarmersville, OhioFarmersville is a village in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Farmersville is located at ....
- FletcherFletcher, OhioFletcher is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 510 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Fletcher is located at ....
- GratisGratis, OhioGratis is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 934 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Gratis is located at ....
- LauraLaura, OhioLaura is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 487 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Laura is located at ....
- Ludlow FallsLudlow Falls, OhioLudlow Falls is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ludlow Falls is located at ....
- PhillipsburgPhillipsburg, OhioPhillipsburg is a village in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 557 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Phillipsburg is located at ....
- PotsdamPotsdam, OhioPotsdam is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 203 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Potsdam is located at ....
- Spring ValleySpring Valley, OhioSpring Valley is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 551 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Spring Valley is located at ....
- VeronaVerona, OhioVerona is a village in Montgomery and Preble counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 494 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Verona is located at ....
- West ElktonWest Elkton, OhioWest Elkton is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:West Elkton is located at ....
- West ManchesterWest Manchester, OhioWest Manchester is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 433 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:West Manchester is located at ....
Unincorporated places
- BrandtBrandt, OhioBrandt is an unincorporated community in southern Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. It was formed on the National Road as a stop for travelers on the road and for road toll-takers. It was laid out in 1839 by the Voorhis brothers. A toll gate was located at the east end of...
- ByronByron, OhioByron is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Bath Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States. It sits at the intersection of Byron and Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, between Fairborn and Yellow Springs...
- Chautauqua (partial)
- ConoverConover, OhioConover is an unincorporated community in eastern Brown Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45317.The community is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.A.B...
- FairhavenFairhaven, OhioFairhaven is an unincorporated community in eastern Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 177 at its intersection with Israel-Somers Road. Four Mile Creek, which feeds into Acton Lake in southern Preble County, runs on the western edge of Fairhaven...
- Morning SunMorning Sun, OhioMorning Sun, Ohio is an unincorporated community in southeastern Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio. It is located about south of Fairhaven, Ohio at the intersection of SR 177/SR 732 and Morning Sun Road and just north of Hueston Woods State Park. The community is part of the Dayton Metropolitan...
- New HopeNew Hope, OhioNew Hope is an unincorporated community in eastern Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio. It is located along US-35 approximately 2.5 miles east of Campbellstown and 5 miles northwest of Eaton....
- PhonetonPhoneton, OhioPhoneton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. At one time, it was the center of telephone communications in America...
- PyrmontPyrmont, OhioPyrmont is an unincorporated community in northwestern Perry Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of Thornapple and Providence Roads with the Brookville-Pyrmont Pike...
- West CharlestonWest Charleston, OhioWest Charleston is an unincorporated community in western Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. It was laid out in 1807 by Charles Friend and was at that time known as Friendtown. Notable early residents were John Newcomb, the first merchant, and Jack Schlosser, the first...
Greene County
- Bath TownshipBath Township, Greene County, OhioBath Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 40,231 people in the township, 8,877 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Beavercreek TownshipBeavercreek Township, Greene County, OhioBeavercreek Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 41,745 people in the township, 3,063 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Caesarscreek TownshipCaesarscreek Township, Greene County, OhioCaesarscreek Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,225 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Cedarville TownshipCedarville Township, Greene County, OhioCedarville Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,092 people in the township, 1,264 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Jefferson TownshipJefferson Township, Greene County, OhioJefferson Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,109 people in the township, 819 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Miami TownshipMiami Township, Greene County, OhioMiami Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,106 people in the township, 1,215 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- New Jasper TownshipNew Jasper Township, Greene County, OhioNew Jasper Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,538 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the east central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Ross TownshipRoss Township, Greene County, OhioRoss Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 744 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Silvercreek TownshipSilvercreek Township, Greene County, OhioSilvercreek Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,688 people in the township, 1,771 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Spring Valley TownshipSpring Valley Township, Greene County, OhioSpring Valley Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,489 people in the township, 1,979 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Sugarcreek Township
- Xenia TownshipXenia Township, Greene County, OhioXenia Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,117 people in the township.-Geography:Located at the center of the county, it borders the following townships:*Miami Township - north...
Miami County
- Bethel TownshipBethel Township, Miami County, OhioBethel Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,927 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Brown TownshipBrown Township, Miami County, OhioBrown Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,554 people in the township, 1,044 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Concord TownshipConcord Township, Miami County, OhioConcord Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 27,335 people in the township, 5,336 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Elizabeth TownshipElizabeth Township, Miami County, OhioElizabeth Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,620 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Lost Creek TownshipLost Creek Township, Miami County, OhioLost Creek Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,633 people in the township, 1,311 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, Miami County, OhioMonroe Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 15,339 people in the township, 6,118 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Newberry TownshipNewberry Township, Miami County, OhioNewberry Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,490 people in the township, 2,897 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Newton TownshipNewton Township, Miami County, OhioNewton Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,354 people in the township, 2,220 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Spring Creek TownshipSpring Creek Township, Miami County, OhioSpring Creek Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,826 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Staunton TownshipStaunton Township, Miami County, OhioStaunton Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,992 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Union TownshipUnion Township, Miami County, OhioUnion Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,222 people in the township, 4,673 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Washington TownshipWashington Township, Miami County, OhioWashington Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,803 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
Montgomery County
- Butler TownshipButler Township, Montgomery County, OhioButler Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 7,894.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:...
- Clay TownshipClay Township, Montgomery County, OhioClay Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 8,847.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:...
- German TownshipGerman Township, Montgomery County, OhioGerman Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 8,429.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:*Jackson Township - north...
- Harrison TownshipHarrison Township, Montgomery County, OhioHarrison Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 22,397.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following township and cities:...
- Jackson TownshipJackson Township, Montgomery County, OhioJackson Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 6,335.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Perry Township - north...
- Jefferson TownshipJefferson Township, Montgomery County, OhioJefferson Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 6,972.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:*Trotwood - north...
- Miami TownshipMiami Township, Montgomery County, OhioMiami Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 50,735.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:*Moraine - north...
- Perry TownshipPerry Township, Montgomery County, OhioPerry Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 5,999.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Clay Township - north...
- Washington TownshipWashington Township, Montgomery County, OhioWashington Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 56,607.Washington Township and Centerville voted November 4, 2008, on whether to create a merger commission.-Geography:...
Preble County
- Dixon TownshipDixon Township, Preble County, OhioDixon Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 557 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Jackson Township - north...
- Gasper TownshipGasper Township, Preble County, OhioGasper Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,229 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the south central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Gratis TownshipGratis Township, Preble County, OhioGratis Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,471 people in the township, 3,343 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Harrison TownshipHarrison Township, Preble County, OhioHarrison Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,601 people in the township, 2,428 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Israel TownshipIsrael Township, Preble County, OhioIsrael Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,273 people in the township, 1,031 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Jackson TownshipJackson Township, Preble County, OhioJackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,223 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
- Jefferson TownshipJefferson Township, Preble County, OhioJefferson Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,449 people in the township, 1,826 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Lanier TownshipLanier Township, Preble County, OhioLanier Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,931 people in the township, 3,052 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, Preble County, OhioMonroe Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,290 people in the township, 1,314 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Somers TownshipSomers Township, Preble County, OhioSomers Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,245 people in the township, 1,943 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Twin TownshipTwin Township, Preble County, OhioTwin Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,831 people in the township, 2,315 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- Washington TownshipWashington Township, Preble County, OhioWashington Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,104 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the north central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 848,153 people, 338,979 households, and 226,182 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 82.11% White, 14.44% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $43,754, and the median income for a family was $51,685. Males had a median income of $38,430 versus $26,205 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the MSA was $21,228.
From the 2000 Census
2000 Census
The following countries conducted a census of the general population in 2000:* Costa Rica, the ninth federal census, conducted at irregular intervals* Indonesia* United States, the 22nd decennial federal census...
to the 2010 Census, the Dayton region has seen a shift in population from its urban core to more out-lying affluent suburbs. This is evidenced by a 10% growth in population in Englewood
Englewood, Ohio
Englewood, a northern suburb of Dayton, is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,465 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, a %19 population growth in Beavercreek
Beavercreek, Ohio
Beavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, and a 40% population growth in Springboro
Springboro, Ohio
Springboro is an affluent suburb of Cincinnati and Dayton located in Warren and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is in Warren County's Clearcreek and Franklin Townships and Montgomery County's Miami Township...
. Smaller growths in the 2010 census in the Dayton area included Miamisburg
Miamisburg, Ohio
Miamisburg is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 20,181 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Centerville
Centerville, Ohio
Centerville, Ohio is a city in Montgomery and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.Centerville, Ohio may also refer to:*Centerville, Gallia County, Ohio*Centerville, Clinton County, Ohio or Lees Creek...
, Vandalia
Vandalia, Ohio
Vandalia is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Dayton. Its population was 15,246 during the 2010 census. The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is located in the city...
, and Fairborn
Fairborn, Ohio
Fairborn is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, near Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The population was 32,352 at the 2010 census...
.
Many of Dayton's suburbs that saw declines in populations fared well from 2000 to 2010. Dayton's largest suburb, Kettering
Kettering, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 57,502 people, 25,657 households, and 15,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,077.4 people per square mile . There were 26,936 housing units at an average density of 1,441.6 per square mile...
for example, only saw a 2.3% decline during the ten-year period and Huber Heights
Huber Heights, Ohio
Huber Heights is a city in Montgomery, Miami, and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban...
, Dayton's third largest suburb, saw a 0.3% decline in population.
Colleges and universities
The Greater Dayton region is home to a number of higher education facilities, including:- Air Force Institute of TechnologyAir Force Institute of TechnologyThe Air Force Institute of Technology is a graduate school and provider of professional and continuing education that is part of the United States Air Force. It is located on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. A component of Air University and Air Education and Training Command, AFIT has been...
(Wright-Patterson AFB) - Antioch CollegeAntioch CollegeAntioch College is a private, independent liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. It was the founder and the flagship institution of the six-campus Antioch University system. Founded in 1852 by the Christian Connection, the college began operating in 1853 with politician and...
(Yellow SpringsYellow Springs, OhioYellow Springs is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the location of Antioch College and Antioch University Midwest. The population was 3,487 at the 2010 census...
) - Cedarville UniversityCedarville UniversityCedarville University is a private, co-educational liberal arts university located in Cedarville, Ohio.At its founding, the school was affiliated with the conservative General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America. Today, Cedarville is a Southern Baptist school known for its...
(CedarvilleCedarville, OhioCedarville is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,828 at the 2000 census. It is the home of Cedarville University and Cedarville High School.Cedarville is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
) - Central State UniversityCentral State UniversityCentral State University, commonly referred to as "C-State", is a historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio, United States. It is the only public HBCU in Ohio.-History:...
(WilberforceWilberforce, OhioWilberforce is a census-designated place in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The community was named for the English statesman William Wilberforce, who worked for abolition of slavery and achieved the end of the slave trade in the United Kingdom and...
) - Kettering College of Medical ArtsKettering College of Medical ArtsKettering College, is located in Kettering, Ohio a suburb of the city of Dayton, Ohio. Kettering College is a coeducational college owned by the Kettering Medical Center and chartered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church which provides art, science, and health profession instruction...
(KetteringKettering, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 57,502 people, 25,657 households, and 15,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,077.4 people per square mile . There were 26,936 housing units at an average density of 1,441.6 per square mile...
) - Sinclair Community CollegeSinclair Community CollegeSinclair Community College is an urban community college located in downtown Dayton, Ohio and is the largest community college at a single location in the state of Ohio....
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) - University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonThe University of Dayton is a private Roman Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary located in Dayton, Ohio...
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce UniversityWilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans...
(WilberforceWilberforce, OhioWilberforce is a census-designated place in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The community was named for the English statesman William Wilberforce, who worked for abolition of slavery and achieved the end of the slave trade in the United Kingdom and...
) - Wittenberg UniversityWittenberg UniversityWittenberg University is a private four-year liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio serving 2,000 full-time students representing 37 states and approximately 30 foreign countries...
(SpringfieldSpringfield, OhioSpringfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
) - Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityWright State University is a comprehensive public university with strong doctoral, research, and undergraduate programs, rated among the 260 Best National Universities listed in the annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Wright State is located in Fairborn, Ohio,...
(FairbornFairborn, OhioFairborn is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, near Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The population was 32,352 at the 2010 census...
)
Largest employers
Notable largest employers in the Dayton region :- Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Greene and Montgomery counties in the state of Ohio. It includes both Wright and Patterson Fields, which were originally Wilbur Wright Field and Fairfield Aviation General Supply Depot. Patterson Field is located approximately...
27,406 - Premier Health PartnersPremier Health PartnersPremier Health Partners is a medical network of five hospitals and two major health centers in the Dayton region. Premier Health Partners is a partner of Catholic Health Initiatives at their Good Samaritan facilities....
14,335 - Kettering Health NetworkKettering Health NetworkKettering Health Network is a network of eight Dayton and Cincinnati area hospitals based in Dayton, Ohio. Kettering Health Network has 9,500 employees.The current eight hospitals included in the network are:* Kettering Medical Center - Kettering, Ohio USA...
9,500 - Miami UniversityMiami UniversityMiami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
4,438 - Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityWright State University is a comprehensive public university with strong doctoral, research, and undergraduate programs, rated among the 260 Best National Universities listed in the annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Wright State is located in Fairborn, Ohio,...
3,095 - LexisNexisLexisNexisLexisNexis Group is a company providing computer-assisted legal research services. In 2006 it had the world's largest electronic database for legal and public-records related information...
3,000 - University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonThe University of Dayton is a private Roman Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary located in Dayton, Ohio...
2,978 - Honda Manufacturing of America 2,940
- AK Steel HoldingAK Steel HoldingAK Steel Corporation is an American steel company whose predecessor, Armco, was founded in 1899 in Middletown, Ohio. Today, the company's corporate headquarters is situated in West Chester, Ohio, after having moved from Middletown, Ohio, in August 2007.- Products :AK Steel's main products are...
2,500
Airports
Greater Dayton is served by international, regional and county airports, including:- Dahio Trotwood AirportDahio Trotwood AirportDahio Trotwood Airport , also known as Dayton-New Lebanon Airport, is a public-use airport located seven miles west of the central business district of Dayton, in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is privately owned by Gary Ridell...
- Dayton International AirportDayton International AirportJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport , also referred to as simply Dayton International Airport, is a public airport located nine miles north of the central business district of Dayton, a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The airport is situated in Vandalia and it is owned and...
- Dayton-Wright Brothers AirportDayton-Wright Brothers AirportDayton-Wright Brothers Airport is a public airport located 10 miles south of the central business district of Dayton, a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the City of Dayton. The airport's identifying code, MGY, is a reference to its earlier name of Montgomery County...
- Greene County-Lewis A. Jackson Regional AirportGreene County-Lewis A. Jackson Regional AirportGreene County-Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport is a public-use airport located in Xenia, a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States. It is 10 nautical miles east of the central business district of the city of Dayton....
- Moraine AirparkMoraine AirparkMoraine Airpark is a public-use airport situated southwest of the city of Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is located in the city of Moraine.- Facilities and aircraft :...
- Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force BaseWright-Patterson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Greene and Montgomery counties in the state of Ohio. It includes both Wright and Patterson Fields, which were originally Wilbur Wright Field and Fairfield Aviation General Supply Depot. Patterson Field is located approximately...
Major highways
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Interstate 70Interstate 70Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky... -
Interstate 71Interstate 71Interstate 71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern and Southeastern region of the United States. Its southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 64 and Interstate 65 in Louisville, Kentucky. Its northern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 90 in Cleveland,... -
Interstate 75Interstate 75Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border... -
Interstate 675Interstate 675Interstate 675 may refer to:*Interstate 675 , a connection south of Atlanta, Georgia*Interstate 675 , a loop through Saginaw, Michigan*Interstate 675 , a partial bypass of Dayton, Ohio... -
U.S. Route 35U.S. Route 35U.S. Route 35 is a north–south United States highway that runs northwest-southeast for approximately from northern Indiana to the western suburbs of Charleston, West Virginia. The highway's northern terminus is in Michigan City, Indiana, at U.S. Route 20. Its southern terminus is in Scott... -
U.S. Route 36U.S. Route 36U.S. Route 36 is an east–west United States highway that runs for from Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado to Uhrichsville, Ohio. The highway's western terminus is at Deer Ridge Junction, an intersection in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, where it meets U.S. Route 34. Its eastern... -
U.S. Route 40U.S. Route 40U.S. Route 40 is an east–west United States highway. As with most routes whose numbers end in a zero, U.S. 40 once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920s U.S. Highways, and its first termini were San Francisco, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey... -
U.S. Route 42U.S. Route 42U.S. Route 42 is an east–west United States highway that runs northeast-southwest for 355 miles from Cleveland, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky. The route has several names including Pearl Road from Cleveland to Medina in Northeast Ohio, the Cincinnati and Lebanon Pike in southwestern Ohio and... -
U.S. Route 68U.S. Route 68U.S. Route 68 is an east–west United States highway that runs for from northwest Ohio to western Kentucky. The highway's western terminus is at U.S. Route 62 in Reidland, Kentucky. Its eastern terminus is at Interstate 75 in Findlay, Ohio... -
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Ohio State Route 41Ohio State Route 41State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in the southern and western portions of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at the Ohio River on the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge in Aberdeen ; and its northern terminus is along State Route 48 at U.S. Route 36 in Covington... -
Ohio State Route 49Ohio State Route 49State Route 49 or SR 49 is a state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It begins at Drexel with US 35 and runs northwesterly to Greenville, and then runs roughly along near the western edge of the state near the Indiana state line to the Michigan state line where it meets with... -
Ohio State Route 202Ohio State Route 202State Route 202 is a north–south state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The highway runs from its southern terminus at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton to its northern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 55 in the eastern end of Troy.The... -
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Ohio State Route 741Ohio State Route 741State Route 741 is a north–south state highway in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of the route is at a diamond interchange with I-71 at its Exit 25 near Kings Mills, adjacent to the Kings Island Amusement Park... -
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Public transit
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit AuthorityGreater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, formerly known as the Miami Valley RTA, is a public transit agency that generally serves the greater Dayton, Ohio area. The GDRTA serves communities within Montgomery County and parts of Greene County, Ohio, USA. There are 29 routes...
operates a public busing system in Montgomery county. Other transit agencies serve the surrounding counties and provide connections with RTA, including transit authorities in Greene
Greene County, Ohio
Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
and Miami
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
counties.
Museums
- Dayton Art InstituteDayton Art InstituteThe Dayton Art Institute is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The Dayton Art Institute was rated one of the top 10 best art museums in the United States for kids. The museum also ranks in the top 3% of all art museums in North America in 3 of 4 factors...
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) - Boonshoft Museum of DiscoveryBoonshoft Museum of DiscoveryThe Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a children's museum in Dayton, Ohio, United States that focuses on science. Exhibits include an extensive natural history collection as well as maintaining a collection of live animals native to Ohio. Educational outreach extends to the community by providing...
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) - America's Packard Museum (DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) - National Museum of the United States Air ForceNational Museum of the United States Air ForceThe National Museum of the United States Air Force is the official museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base northeast of Dayton, Ohio. The NMUSAF is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display...
(RiversideRiverside, OhioRiverside is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 23,201 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Riverside is located at ....
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Theaters
In addition to Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts CenterBenjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
The Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is located in Dayton, Ohio and was built in 2003 to serve as Dayton's key performance arts center. This building hosts performances from local, national, and international performing arts groups...
, the Dayton Region's largest performing arts center, Greater Dayton has a vibrant theater community throughout the region.
- Beavercreek Community Theatre (BeavercreekBeavercreek, OhioBeavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
) http://bctheatre.org/ - Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts CenterBenjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts CenterThe Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is located in Dayton, Ohio and was built in 2003 to serve as Dayton's key performance arts center. This building hosts performances from local, national, and international performing arts groups...
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) http://schustercenter.org/ - Brookville Community Theater (BrookvilleBrookville, OhioBrookville is a small city in northwestern Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,884 at the 2010 census, an increase from 5,289 in 2000. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
) http://brookvillecommunitytheatre.com/ - Dayton Playhouse (DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) http://daytonplayhouse.com/ - La Comedia Dinner TheatreLa Comedia Dinner TheatreLa Comedia Dinner Theatre is located in Springboro, Ohio. La Comedia is one of the nation's largest professional dinner theaters with Broadway-style productions. 2009 marks the 34th season. The theatre produces between 6 and 9 productions each year and also hosts music groups for short gigs...
(SpringboroSpringboro, OhioSpringboro is an affluent suburb of Cincinnati and Dayton located in Warren and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is in Warren County's Clearcreek and Franklin Townships and Montgomery County's Miami Township...
) - Loft TheatreLoft TheatreThe Loft Theatre is a legitimate theater in downtown Dayton, Ohio. It hosts productions of plays, musical theatre, and other live performances, primarily put on by its house company, the Human Race Theatre Company....
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) http://victoriatheatre.com/ - Progressive Dance Theater (DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) http://dcdc.org/ - Town Hall TheatreTown Hall TheatreTown Hall Theatre is in Centerville Ohio, Originally built in 1908 Town Hall Theatre use to be the city's Town Meeting Hall along as serving for many other things such as graduations etc...
(CentervilleCenterville, OhioCenterville, Ohio is a city in Montgomery and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.Centerville, Ohio may also refer to:*Centerville, Gallia County, Ohio*Centerville, Clinton County, Ohio or Lees Creek...
) http://townhalltheatre.org/ - Victoria TheatreVictoria Theatre (Dayton, Ohio)The Victoria Theatre is a historic 1,154-seat performing arts venue located in downtown Dayton, Ohio, USA.-History:The Victoria, one of the oldest continually operated theaters on the continent, was opened to the public as the Turner Opera House on New Year's Day, 1866, at a cost of $225,000...
(DaytonDayton, OhioDayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
) http://victoriatheatre.com/
Theatrical companies
- Dayton BalletDayton BalletThe Dayton Ballet is a professional ballet company located in Dayton, Ohio.It was founded in 1937, making it the second oldest regional ballet company in the United States. It is also called the "Company of Premieres" as it is committed to presenting new works, including a new full-length ballet...
http://daytonballet.org/ - Dayton Contemporary Dance Company http://dcdc.org/
- Dayton Opera Associates http://daytonopera.org/
- Dayton Theatre Guild http://daytontheatreguild.org/
- Human Race Theatre CompanyHuman Race Theatre CompanyThe Human Race Theatre Company is the professional producing theatre company of Dayton Ohio, dedicated to producing works on universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of ourselves. The HRTC is located in The Metropolitan Arts Building in downtown...
http://humanracetheatre.org/ - Victoria Theatre Association http://victoriatheatre.com/
See also
- Miami ValleyMiami ValleyThe Miami Valley, broadly, refers to the land area surrounding the Great Miami River in southwest Ohio, USA, and also includes the Little Miami, Mad, and Stillwater rivers as well...
- Ohio census statistical areasOhio census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 9 Combined Statistical Areas , 16 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 29 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Ohio. The following table describes these areas with the following information:*The name of the Combined Statistical Area , if...
- List of United States metropolitan statistical areas by population