City

Dalton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Nebraska

👥805Population
💰$66,776Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$105,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 2%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate135 (24.1%)
Some College65 (11.6%)
Associates98 (17.5%)
Bachelors63 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree197 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,776 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$105,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units404
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
71%
About Dalton, NE

Dalton is a city in Nebraska, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 805 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Dalton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,776 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dalton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

Dalton, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Dalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69131 805 $66,776 $105,900 $775 0.5% 46.4% 84.9%