Dalton, Massachusetts
Dalton: town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Dalton is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,756 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,479 inhabitants.
The town was created 271 years ago in 1754.
Quick Facts about Dalton
| Population | 6,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01226 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 56.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4737,-73.1662 |
| Altitude | 1,198 feet / 365 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1755 (271 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:58:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 114 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Dalton is located at 42°28'25"N 73°9'58"W (42.4737000, -73.1662100).
Dalton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dalton decreased by 4.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,756 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,741 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,757 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,740 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,716 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,677 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,646 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,607 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,585 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,525 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,479 | -0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Dalton (9)
People born in Dalton, including politician Winthrop M. Crane, baseball executive Dan Duquette, football player and coach Burr Chamberlain, .
More notable people
- Byron Weston (American politician) he was born in 09/04/1832
- Mary Cutler Fairchild (American librarian) she was born in 21/06/1855
- William C. Kittredge (American politician) he was born in 23/02/1800
- Bruce Crane he was born in 27/07/1909
- Pat Duquette (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 04/11/1970
- Travis G. Daly (American theatre director) he was born in 15/01/1983
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dalton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dalton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dalton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton Post Office | Dalton (MA) | 01226 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Dalton, Georgia city in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States with a population of 33,853 people.
- Dalton, Georgia city in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States with a population of 33,368 people.
- Dalton, Michigan township in Muskegon County, Michigan with a population of 9,409 people.
- Dalton, Ohio village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States with a population of 1,891 people.
- Dalton, Pennsylvania borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 1,190 people.
- Dalton, New Hampshire town in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 878 people.
- Dalton, Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 543 people.
- Dalton, Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 285 people.
- Dalton, Minnesota city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 248 people.
- Dalton, Missouri village in Chariton County, Missouri, United States with a population of 16 people.
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dalton distances to largest Massachusetts cities