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Dalton

New York · 351 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Dalton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,231. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $68,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

351
−4%since 2019
from 367 in 2019
2010 – 2024
465 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 486 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
36.8
−2%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
263302341380419201020202024Dalton
2024397
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,231
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,154 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$28,309
+1%since 2019
from $27,925 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

$68,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
86.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
14.0% rent
1.1
−8%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(34)
Diversity Score25.7%(90)
26
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
11.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.7 min
+15%since 2019
from 44.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
62.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
25.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
48.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Dalton, New York?

Dalton, New York has about 351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dalton, New York earns about $61,231 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 $68,900.

How educated are people in Dalton, New York?

About 23.6% 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 5.1% of people in Dalton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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