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Dalton, OH
Village in Wayne County, Ohio.
Population
1,636
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
978
ZIP codes
0
Dalton and its ZIP codes
Dalton at a glance
- Dalton is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,571, 4% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,300 (15% below Ohio) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Dalton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dalton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,571
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$183,300
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (548), Irish Americans (174), Italian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Dalton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,569
48,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $5,550 per person
How people get to work
Dalton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dalton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
36.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dalton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Dalton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North LawrenceCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KidronCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| OrrvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 5.6 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount EatonVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BrewsterVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Apple CreekVillage | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Canal FultonCity | 8.8 mi | 3.6 |
| MassillonCity | 9.1 mi | 19 |
| ClintonVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| SmithvilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WilmotVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NavarreVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Beach CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DoylestownVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| New FranklinCity | 12 mi | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dalton, OH in?
- Dalton is in Wayne County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Dalton, OH?
- About 1,636 people live in Dalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dalton?
- Nearby places include North Lawrence (4.3 mi), Kidron (4.7 mi), Orrville (5.3 mi), Marshallville (7.2 mi), Mount Eaton (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023