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Dalton

New York · 362 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Dalton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
362
+5%vs 2011
vs 345 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 457 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
263302341380419201020202024Dalton
2024397
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,981
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,138
−3%vs 2011
vs $23,918 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.348 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $634 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−46.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−16%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(10)
Diversity Score7%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(350)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(13)
Diversity Score12.7%(46)
Diversity Score
13
+80%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−15%vs 2011
vs 27.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Female
37.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, New York?

Dalton, New York has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, New York?

The typical household in Dalton, New York earns about $47,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, New York expensive?

In Dalton, New York, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, New York?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, New York?

About 6.3% of people in Dalton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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