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Dalton

Nebraska · 315 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Dalton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−5%since 2000
from 332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
916 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613183754324891990201020202024Dalton
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,967 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,060
+40%since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information44.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−47.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(22)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Nebraska?

Dalton, Nebraska has about 315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dalton, Nebraska earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, Nebraska expensive?

In Dalton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Nebraska?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Nebraska?

About 18.0% of people in Dalton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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