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Dalton

Minnesota · 258 residents · 0.237 sq mi
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Dalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

258
+9%since 1990
from 236 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,089 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
−30%since 1990
from 47.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2042382723053391990201020202024Dalton
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,750
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,646 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,990
+55%since 1990
from $9,020 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.2
−46%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(232)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(255)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
3
−31%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−47%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dalton, Minnesota?

Dalton, Minnesota has about 258 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dalton, Minnesota earns about $29,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, Minnesota expensive?

In Dalton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Minnesota?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of people in Dalton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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