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living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.92.
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of 2000, there were 258 people, 115 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 1,077.3 inhabitants per square mile (415.9/km). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 496.9 per square mile (191.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.84%
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The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
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On July 8, 2020, areas south and east of Dalton were struck by a violent EF4 tornado that significantly damaged or destroyed three farmsteads. There was one death, and two injuries.
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,750, and the median income for a family was $ 35,536. Males had a median income of $ 23,958 versus $ 20,208 for females. The
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was 1,100.0 inhabitants per square mile (424.7/km). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 578.3 per square mile (223.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8%
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Dalton is also home to the Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association, a group of enthusiasts who restore and display antique farming equipment—notably the
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fundraising event is held in conjunction with a large softball tournament, and a street dance is held on that weekend's Saturday evening.
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in 1882 by Ole C. Dahl, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Dalton since 1882. Dalton was incorporated in 1905.
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There were 115 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were
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There were 115 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were
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for the city was $ 13,990. About 3.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the
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the final weekend in June. During this celebration, an all-city rummage sale is held, a
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of 2010, there were 253 people, 115 households, and 69 families living in the city. The
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County Highways 12, 35, and 82 are three of the main routes in the community, and
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Dalton does not have its own schools. Children from the area attend schools in
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dalton, Minnesota
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Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance
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City
Dalton Creamery and Opera House
Location of Dalton, Minnesota
46°10′26″N 95°54′56″W / 46.17389°N 95.91556°W / 46.17389; -95.91556
State
Minnesota
County
Otter Tail
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
218
FIPS code
GNIS
Otter Tail County
Minnesota
2020 census
platted
2020 Ashby–Dalton tornado
United States Census Bureau
Interstate 94
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950

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