City

Dalton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Chariton County  ·  Missouri

👥58Population
🎂72.3Median Age
🏠$58,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓6.9%College Grads▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 72.4% Female 27.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.1%Black: 56.9%Race
White43.1%
Black56.9%

Age Breakdown

45–64
36%
65+
40%

Key Indicators

Median Age72.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty34.5% ▲ 245% above avg
College Grads6.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate22 (37.9%)
Some College27 (46.6%)
Associates5 (8.6%)
Bachelors4 (6.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 46.6%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 6.9%Edu
HS Grad37.9%
Some College46.6%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median Home Value$58,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Total Housing Units45
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
29%
$150k–$200k
29%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
38%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Dalton, MO

Dalton is a city in Missouri, located in Chariton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 58 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 72.3 years.

The real estate market in Dalton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton is less-educated. 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (56.9%).

Dalton, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Dalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.