Dalton is a town located in Chariton County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 27.

Geography

\nDalton is located at 39°23'50" North, 92°59'28" West (39.397130, -92.991248)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 27 people, 12 households, and 9 families residing in the town. The population density is 57.9/km² (152.5/mi²). There are 24 housing units at an average density of 51.5/km² (135.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 55.56% White, 44.44% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 11.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 12 households out of which 16.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% are married couples living together, 33.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% are non-families. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.56. In the town the population is spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 54 years. For every 100 females there are 58.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 46.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $42,500, and the median income for a family is $42,500. Males have a median income of $0 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,492. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.