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Dalton, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,415
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
469
ZIP codes
0
Dalton and its ZIP codes
Dalton at a glance
- Dalton is 61% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,862 a year, 23% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,100 (8% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Dalton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dalton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,862
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
49.7%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (290), German Americans (233), Italian Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Dalton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Dalton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dalton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dalton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.6 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| FactoryvilleBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| NicholsonBorough | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| BlakelyBorough | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| West FallsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 9.8 mi | 17.1 |
| JermynBorough | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| TaylorBorough | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| ScrantonCity | 10 mi | 25.3 |
| MayfieldBorough | 10 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dalton, PA in?
- Dalton is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dalton, PA?
- About 1,415 people live in Dalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dalton?
- Nearby places include Waverly (1.7 mi), Glenburn (1.7 mi), Factoryville (2.7 mi), Clarks Green (3.4 mi), Clarks Summit (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023