Dalton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dalton, Pennsylvania
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Dalton post office
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Location of Dalton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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 Dalton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Dalton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.96 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,284 |
| • Density | 425.31/sq mi (164.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18414
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-18088 |
Dalton is a small town, called a borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, about eight miles north of the city of Scranton. Dalton is part of a suburban area known as "the Abingtons."
Dalton is also about three miles north of Clarks Summit, which is a busy center for the Abington area. In 2020, about 1,283 people lived there.
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Where is Dalton Located?
Dalton is found at these coordinates: 41°32′8″N 75°44′6″W / 41.53556°N 75.73500°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the borough covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (7.96 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.1 square miles (7.82 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Dalton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 172 | — | |
| 1900 | 681 | — | |
| 1910 | 767 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 786 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,072 | 36.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,090 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,109 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,227 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,282 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,383 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,369 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,294 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,234 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,283 | 4.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,279 | 3.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,234 people living in Dalton. These people made up 502 households, and 357 of those were families. The population density was about 398 people per square mile (154 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Dalton were White (97.6%). A small number were Asian (1.3%), and some were from two or more races (0.8%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.8%) were married couples. About 25.1% of households were single individuals. About 12.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
In terms of age, 21.9% of the population was under 18. About 61.1% were between 18 and 64 years old. And 17% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in Dalton was 45.5 years.
The typical income for a household in Dalton was $47,625. For families, the typical income was $65,577. About 5.0% of families and 6.9% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 8.8% of those under 18 and 7.1% of those 65 or older.
What to See in Dalton
Dalton is known for its downtown area, which has many businesses and community services. Along Main Street, you can find a fire station, police office, a pizzeria, a pub and eatery, a library, a pharmacy, and the post office.
Dalton was also once home to the Dalton House. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sadly, it was taken down in the 1990s.
Dalton's Twin Town
Dalton has a special connection with another town across the ocean! It is twinned with:
Dalton-in-Furness, which is in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Famous People from Dalton
- Gilbert Stephen Bailey (1822-1891) - He was a clergyman, which is a religious leader.
See also
In Spanish: Dalton (Pensilvania) para niños
