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Dalton

Missouri · 7 residents · 0.181 sq mi
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Dalton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7
−74%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
−9%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0153045601990201020202024Dalton
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$16,393
−16%since 2000
from $19,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade61.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(2)
Black71.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(4)
Diversity Score
51
−31%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
38.5%
−61.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.1%
+46.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
Female
25.9%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Missouri?

Dalton, Missouri has about 7 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Missouri?

The typical household in Dalton, Missouri earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 40.7% 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 32 residents, a change of about -82 percent over that period.

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