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The City of Dalton had a population of 260 as of July 1, 2021. Dalton ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Minnesota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Dalton is located at latitude 46.1738 and longitude -95.9156 in Otter Tail County. The formal boundaries for the City of Dalton encompass a land area of 0.23 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Otter Tail County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,368 feet.
The City of Dalton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Dalton: City of Dalton.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 260 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 260 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 225 (86.5%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,100 |
| Diversity Index2 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,139 |
| Average Household Income | $86,587 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 14% |
| Per Capita Income | $35,010 |
| Wealth Index5 | 91 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 136 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 109 (80.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9 ( 6.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 (13.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,000 |
| Average Home Value | $279,091 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 196 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 118 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
| Family Households | 88 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2021 | 2021-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Households | 0.23% | 0.34% |
| Families | 2.19% | 0.23% |
| Median Household Income | 1.62% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.45% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.54% |
The table below compares Dalton to the other 903 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 645 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 250 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 226 | 75th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 574 | 64th |
| Per Capita Income | # 264 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 743 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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