Dalton, Missouri

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Dalton is a village in Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 27 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Dalton is located at 39°23′50″N, 92°59′28″W (39.397130, -92.991248)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 27 people, 12 households, and 9 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.9/km² (152.5/mi²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 51.5/km² (135.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 55.56% White and 44.44% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.11% of the population.

There were 12 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 33.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the town the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females there were 58.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 46.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $0 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,492. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.