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Dalton

Pennsylvania · 1,294 residents · 3.019 sq mi
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Dalton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,625. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,294
−5%since 1990
from 1,369 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+13%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Dalton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,144 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,760
+52%since 1990
from $16,939 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−7%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,343)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(32)
Diversity Score
2
−54%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Pennsylvania?

Dalton, Pennsylvania has about 1,294 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dalton, Pennsylvania earns about $47,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dalton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Pennsylvania?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Dalton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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