Population 163 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dalton
Household size in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.65 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dalton average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.17 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.9, Dalton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dalton: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dalton
Renters in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Dalton rent their homes (25.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About six in ten owners (59.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dalton: 27.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Dalton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $344 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $457 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $367 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $496 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$152 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Dalton runs $496 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dalton
Bachelor's degrees in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dalton: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dalton is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Missouri as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dalton
| Period | Dalton | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dalton has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dalton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 2.82 | 46.9 | 4.3% | 25.2% | 27.9% | 1969 | $496 | 21.8% | 91.0% | 2.7% |
| Keytesville | 2.81 | 45.8 | 3.5% | 25.2% | 27.5% | 1968 | $517 | 22.4% | 91.8% | 1.9% |
| Brunswick | 2.60 | 39.3 | 14.7% | 27.2% | 33.9% | 1960 | $473 | 14.6% | 89.6% | 6.3% |
| Indian Grove | 2.68 | 51.6 | 6.0% | 14.3% | 35.1% | 1972 | $502 | 21.6% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| Sharon | 2.50 | 43.0 | 10.4% | 23.2% | 24.4% | 1960 | $554 | 22.5% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Forest Green | 2.35 | 46.0 | 3.0% | 1.3% | 24.7% | 1960 | $704 | 35.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% |
| Salisbury | 2.60 | 43.2 | 8.7% | 16.7% | 21.3% | 1965 | $709 | 24.7% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
| Triplett | 2.67 | 52.9 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 32.3% | 1971 | $502 | 20.8% | 89.2% | 6.3% |
| Musselfork | 2.81 | 47.4 | 2.7% | 10.8% | 31.4% | 1976 | $558 | 21.8% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Mike | 2.54 | 50.4 | 3.4% | 13.4% | 43.5% | 1975 | $550 | 21.4% | 90.7% | 4.9% |
| DeWitt | 2.19 | 54.1 | 7.5% | 5.4% | 38.3% | 1963 | $720 | 23.9% | 90.5% | 12.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dalton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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