Dalton, New York facts for kids
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Dalton, New York
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 Dalton, New York
Location in New York
Dalton, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Towns | Nunda, Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 464.90/sq mi (179.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14836
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| Area code | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-19587 |
| GNIS feature ID | 948001 |
Dalton is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for collecting population data.
Dalton is located in Livingston County. In 2020, about 351 people lived there.
Where is Dalton?
Dalton is in the southwestern part of Livingston County. Most of it is in the town of Nunda. A smaller part crosses into the town of Portage.
Roads and Travel
New York State Route 70 goes through the northern part of Dalton. This road can take you to Portageville, which is about 6 miles (10 km) northwest. It also leads to Canaseraga, about 11 miles (18 km) southeast.
New York State Route 408 also starts from Route 70. It goes north for about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the village of Nunda.
Land and Water
The Dalton CDP covers an area of about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The western edge of Dalton is next to Keshequa Creek. This creek flows north and joins Canaseraga Creek. Canaseraga Creek is part of the Genesee River watershed. This means its waters eventually flow into the Genesee River.
Who Lives in Dalton?
The U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people live in places like Dalton. This helps us understand communities better.
In 2020, the population of Dalton was 351 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over time.
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| 2020 | 351 | — | |
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