About Dalton
Set in the eastern part of Ohio, Dalton is a small town with an estimated population of 1,927.
Dalton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,154 residents per square mile.
📰 Dalton News Today
- Ruth "Toody" Rossiter Obituary | Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home | Dalton, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- 14-year-old cancer survivor rings bell at Akron Children’s after 2-year battle WKBN.com · Aug 12
- Dalton Police receives push back from community members Spectrum News · Jun 11
- Ohio State Long Snapper Dalton Riggs Named To Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List Buckeye Sports Bulletin · Aug 5
- Multiple Wayne County departments assist in heavy commercial fire Cleveland 19 News · May 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dalton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Dalton — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dalton
- Das Dutch Kitchen
- Kraus Pizza
- Los Tios
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dalton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dalton
- Dalton Elementary School
- Dalton High School
- Dalton Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,927
Rank in state#402 of 923
Land area1.67 sq mi
Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates40.7996, -81.7037