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Dalton City

Illinois · 544 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Dalton City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,917. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−6%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+6%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974785596407211990201020202024Dalton City
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,119
+25%since 2000
from $16,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(565)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(527)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(18)
Diversity Score
3
−36%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton City, Illinois?

Dalton City, Illinois has about 544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton City, Illinois?

The typical household in Dalton City, Illinois earns about $58,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton City, Illinois expensive?

In Dalton City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton City, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton City, Illinois?

About 1.4% of people in Dalton City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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