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Dalton

Wisconsin · 215 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
+10%since 2019
from 196 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 437 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
155178201224247201020202024Dalton
2024227
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,735
−5%since 2019
from $23,918 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,167 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score3.8%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(196)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score12%(26)
Diversity Score
12
+218%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 34.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Female
46.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Wisconsin?

Dalton, Wisconsin has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dalton, Wisconsin earns about $48,750 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% 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 16.7% of people in Dalton, Wisconsin 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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