Living in Dalton, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton · Census data 2020–2024

Dalton has 17 residents with a median age of 75.8. .

Dalton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dalton at a glance

Population
17
Median age
75.8State: 39
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Dalton a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 52.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Dalton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
9
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
44.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
3.40

44.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dalton has many vacation and second homes.

Dalton demographics

Population
17
Median age
75.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
58.8%
Households
5
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black100%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton ›

Education in Dalton

0% of adults 25 and older in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dalton0%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dalton

Unemployment rate
—State: 4%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
60%

Dalton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dalton17———
Keytesville435$40,682$86,300$447
Brunswick859$39,531$76,100$472
Salisbury1,540$65,329$102,400$721
Gilliam324$39,728$85,800$588
Slater2,066$39,479$85,300$545
Glasgow1,118$50,446$122,600$446
Mendon194$75,313$175,000$750
Armstrong416$59,063$57,500$913

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Living in Dalton: FAQ

Is Dalton, MO a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 52.9%.

What is the median age in Dalton?

The median age in Dalton is 75.8 years (Missouri: 39).

How educated is Dalton?

0% of adults in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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