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Dalton

Georgia · 34,417 residents · 21.282 sq mi
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Dalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,894. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,200. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,417
+23%since 2000
from 27,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,617 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+8%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K24K28K32K36K1990201020202024Dalton
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,894
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,312 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,481
+14%since 2000
from $20,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(13,867)
Black7.3%(2,042)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(11,219)
Asian1.6%(458)
Other0%
Diversity Score72%(20,102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(13,029)
Black6.1%(2,108)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(17,500)
Asian2.5%(859)
Other2.3%(785)
Diversity Score73.8%(25,383)
Diversity Score
74
+2%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
26.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, Georgia?

Dalton, Georgia has about 34,417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, Georgia?

The typical household in Dalton, Georgia earns about $46,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, Georgia expensive?

In Dalton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, Georgia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, Georgia?

About 20.9% of people in Dalton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,656 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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