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Dalton

Minnesota · 215 residents · 0.237 sq mi
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Dalton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,366. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−17%since 2000
from 258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+50%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042382723053391990201020202024Dalton
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,366
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,071
+94%since 2000
from $13,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(255)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(199)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score4.9%(11)
Diversity Score
5
+72%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+135%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Minnesota?

Dalton, Minnesota has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dalton, Minnesota earns about $55,366 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Minnesota?

About 10.4% 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 9.9% of people in Dalton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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