Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dalton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,636

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%1,504

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%56

Two or More

2.4%40

Asian

0.9%15

Black

0.7%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%44

High School Diploma

40.2%447

Some College (<1 yr)

5%56

Some College (1+ yr)

6.2%69

Associate's Degree

9%100

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%205

Master's Degree

10.2%113

Professional Degree

1.9%21

Doctorate

1.1%12

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

31.5%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,300

Median Renti

$854

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.8%474

Renter-Occupied

25.2%160

Total Units

703

Homeownership

74.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%32

$50K–$100K

3%14

$100K–$150K

28.7%136

$150K–$200K

16.7%79

$200K–$300K

19%90

$300K–$500K

25.3%120

$500K–$1M

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8%56

2000–2009

21.2%149

1990–1999

20.8%146

1980–1989

10%70

1970–1979

10.1%71

1960–1969

10.5%74

1950–1959

3.7%26

1940–1949

1.1%8

1939 or earlier

14.7%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%502

Electricity

15.6%99

Wood

2.8%18

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%12

Fuel Oil

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,571

Mean Household Incomei

$84,542

Per Capita Incomei

$32,914

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

745

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%14

$10K–$15K

2.8%18

$15K–$20K

9.3%59

$20K–$25K

4.4%28

$25K–$30K

4.4%28

$30K–$35K

6.9%44

$35K–$40K

3.2%20

$40K–$45K

3.5%22

$45K–$50K

3.9%25

$50K–$60K

7.4%47

$60K–$75K

5.7%36

$75K–$100K

14.4%91

$100K–$125K

14.2%90

$125K–$150K

3.9%25

$150K–$200K

3.8%24

$200K+

9.9%63

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

707

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

711

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

110(8.9% of civilian adults)