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Dalton

Wisconsin · 227 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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Dalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $145,000. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
+3%since 2023
from 221 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 492 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−8%since 2023
from 35.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
155178201224247201020202024Dalton
2024227
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,335
+9%since 2023
from $29,693 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+4%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $930 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(208)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(9)
Diversity Score14%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(211)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(12)
Diversity Score16.6%(38)
Diversity Score
17
+18%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+4%since 2023
from 31.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Female
59.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Wisconsin?

Dalton, Wisconsin has about 227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dalton, Wisconsin earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dalton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $145,000, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Wisconsin?

About 18.9% of people in Dalton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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