Dalton, Ohio

Dalton, Ohio
Village

Amish buggy in the library parking lot

Location of Dalton, Ohio

Location of Dalton in Wayne County
Coordinates: 40°47′57″N 81°41′49″W / 40.79917°N 81.69694°W / 40.79917; -81.69694Coordinates: 40°47′57″N 81°41′49″W / 40.79917°N 81.69694°W / 40.79917; -81.69694
Country United States
State Ohio
County Wayne
Government
 • Mayor Judith K. Cox
Area[1]
 • Total 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Land 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[2] 1,102 ft (336 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 1,830
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 1,833
 • Density 1,211.9/sq mi (467.9/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 44618
Area code(s) 330
FIPS code 39-19974[5]
GNIS feature ID 1064503[2]
Website Official website

Dalton is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The 2010 census indicated a population of 1,830.

History

Dalton had its start with the merging of three neighboring rival towns named Dover, Middletown, and Sharon.[6]

Geography

Dalton is located at 40°47′57″N 81°41′49″W / 40.79917°N 81.69694°W / 40.79917; -81.69694 (40.799295, -81.697030).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870412—
188048618.0%
189061025.5%
19006669.2%
1910599−10.1%
19206112.0%
19306567.4%
194077418.0%
195093821.2%
19601,06713.8%
19701,17710.3%
19801,35715.3%
19901,3771.5%
20001,60516.6%
20101,83014.0%
Est. 20151,850[8]1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,605 people, 605 households, and 456 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,313.9 people per square mile (507.9/km²). There were 628 housing units at an average density of 514.1 per square mile (198.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.32% White, 0.12% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 605 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,078, and the median income for a family was $51,838. Males had a median income of $67,045 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,355. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,830 people, 734 households, and 490 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,211.9 inhabitants per square mile (467.9/km2). There were 788 housing units at an average density of 521.9 per square mile (201.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 734 households of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 43.4 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

Education

Dalton is served by a branch of the Wayne County Public Library.[11]

Famous residents

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  6. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 36.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ "Hours & Contact Information". Wayne County Public Library. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  12. ↑ AARON DORKSEN (15 April 2012). "MAJOR LEAGUER THOMAS AT HOME IN DALTON". The Daily Record. Retrieved 15 August 2014.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Dalton, Ohio.
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