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Dalton

Missouri · 8 residents (2025 est.) · 0.181 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 75.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 75.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−37%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
75.8
+40%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0153045601990201020202024Dalton
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,300
−6%since 2000
from $19,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.9%
+52.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.577
+195%since 2010
from 0.196 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(12)
Black44.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.1%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.6%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Female
29.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
+35.0 ptssince 2017
from 25.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Missouri?

Dalton, Missouri has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dalton, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Missouri?

About 52.9% of people in Dalton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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