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Dalton City

Illinois · 454 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Dalton City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,400. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
454
−22%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+24%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974785596407211990201020202024Dalton City
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,875
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,911
+41%since 2000
from $16,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(414)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score7%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+38%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton City, Illinois?

Dalton City, Illinois has about 454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dalton City, Illinois earns about $54,875 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton City, Illinois?

About 20.2% 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 27.7% 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 120 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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