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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Dalton Metro

Dalton, GA · 2 counties · 120,031 residents · 634.939 sq mi
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Dalton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,653. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,738.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

120,031
+22%since 1990
from 98,609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
189 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+3%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
94K108K121K135K149K1990201020202024Dalton
2024144K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,653
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,820
+41%since 1990
from $12,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,738
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,308 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$472
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
30.6% rent
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(93,667)
Black3.1%(3,011)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,312)
Asian0.3%(309)
Diversity Score17.1%(16,875)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(94,228)
Black2.7%(3,257)
Hispanic / Latino17%(20,425)
Asian0.7%(825)
Diversity Score42.5%(50,984)
42
+148%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, GA?

Dalton, GA has about 120,031 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dalton, GA?

The typical household in Dalton, GA earns about $38,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalton, GA expensive?

In Dalton, GA, the median home is worth about $80,738, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, GA?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dalton, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalton, GA?

About 11.8% of people in Dalton, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalton, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalton, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,422 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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