Dalton, MA is a small town located in the Berkshire Mountains. With a population of 6,356 and a population density of 297 people per square mile, it is much smaller than the US average with a population density of 93 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses such as Dalton Pharmacy, Dalton General Store, and Boulders Climbing Gym. For outdoor activities during all seasons you can explore the Beaver Brook Trail or go kayaking on Onota Lake. Dalton also has various organizations such as The Dalton Historical Society and Friends of Craneville Plains Wildlife Refuge that work to preserve the history and wildlife of the area. Every summer there are also sporting events such as basketball tournaments organized by the Boys & Girls Club Of Pittsfield.
The population in Dalton is 6,356. There are 292 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dalton is 52.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dalton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dalton
- 58.6% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 34.3% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Dalton
- 95.0% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander