Yet other describe Sobel as a strategist. They say he became an integral part in shaping the company into the best it could be. Sobelâs role as a drill sergeant was not to win any popularity contests, but to harden young men into combat soldiers. Men lived because Sobel chiseled them into top warriors.
Dayton, WA Population and Races. As of 2010-2014, the total population of Dayton is 2,905, which is 9.42% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 17.05% and is lower than the national average rate of 11.61%.
Timber harvested in the mountains above Dayton was hewn into railroad ties and floated to Dayton and points beyond via a wooden flume, and the Dayton Flour Mill provided the first electric power in the area. Dayton's population has grown as families move to the area seeking a more relaxed, rural lifestyle.