Dalton, MA, with a population of 6,839 and a density of 251.59 people per square mile is located in western Massachusetts. The town is home to several businesses including Greylock Federal Credit Union, Dalton Pharmacy, and Dalton Feed & Supply. Year-round outdoor activities in Dalton include golfing at Waubeeka Golf Links, hiking at October Mountain State Forest and fishing at the nearby Housatonic River. There are many local sporting events for residents to enjoy such as the annual Applejack Cross Country Race held at Wahconah Park or taking in a Pittsfield Suns baseball game. There are also several demographic organizations in the area such as YMCA Berkshire County and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield which provide assistance to low-income families throughout Berkshire County.
The population in Dalton (zip 01226) is 6,839. There are 259 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dalton (zip 01226) is 52.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dalton (zip 01226) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dalton (zip 01226)
- 58.6% are married
- 17.1% are divorced
- 34.3% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Dalton (zip 01226)
- 95.2% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander