Dalton, Ohio facts for kids
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Dalton, Ohio
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Amish buggy in the library parking lot
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Location of Dalton, Ohio
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Location of Dalton in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,927 |
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1,924 |
| • Density | 1,152.51/sq mi (444.92/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Daltonian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
44618
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-19974 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398671 |
Dalton is a small village located in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,927 people lived there.
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History of Dalton
Dalton started in 1855 when three smaller villages joined together. These villages were Dover (founded in 1817), Middletown (founded in 1828), and Sharon (founded around 1817–1828). They were all located in Sugar Creek Township.
Geography of Dalton
Dalton is a landlocked village, meaning it has no water within its borders. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 1.51 square miles (3.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Dalton has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 412 | — | |
| 1880 | 486 | 18.0% | |
| 1890 | 610 | 25.5% | |
| 1900 | 666 | 9.2% | |
| 1910 | 599 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 611 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 656 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 774 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 938 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,067 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,177 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,357 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,377 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,605 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,830 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,927 | 5.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,924 | 5.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,605 people living in Dalton. The village had 605 households, with many being married couples living together. The average household had about 2.65 people.
Dalton's Population in 2010
By 2010, the population of Dalton had grown to 1,830 people. There were 734 households in the village. The average age of people living in Dalton was about 43.4 years old.
Education in Dalton
Students in Dalton attend local schools. The village also has a branch of the Wayne County Public Library. This library helps students and residents find books and information.
Famous People from Dalton
Some well-known people have come from Dalton, Ohio:
- Chris Kirkpatrick: He is a singer and was a member of the famous music group *NSYNC.
- Justin Thomas: He is a baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox.
See also
In Spanish: Dalton (Ohio) para niños
