Dalton is a very small borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,294 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Dalton is the 810th largest community in Pennsylvania. Dalton has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic boroughs in the country.

Unlike some boroughs, Dalton isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Dalton are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Dalton is a borough of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Dalton who work in sales jobs (15.83%), office and administrative support jobs (12.33%), and healthcare (10.65%).

Dalton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough's good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dalton's overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Dalton is a small borough, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Dalton Information and Demographics

The population of Dalton is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 14.96% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 41.89% of adults in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Dalton in 2000 was $25,760, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $103,040 for a family of four.

The people who call Dalton home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Dalton is White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Dalton include Irish, Italian, German, English, Polish, Welsh, Ukrainian, and Slovak.

The most common language spoken in Dalton is English.