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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Dalton Metro

Dalton, GA · 2 counties · 142,227 residents · 634.939 sq mi
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Dalton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,197. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,168.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142,227
+18%since 2000
from 120,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K108K121K135K149K1990201020202024Dalton
2024144K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,197
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,653 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,985
+7%since 2000
from $17,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,168
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,738 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(94,228)
Black2.7%(3,257)
Hispanic / Latino17%(20,425)
Asian0.7%(825)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(50,984)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(97,484)
Black2.7%(3,843)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(37,625)
Asian1%(1,402)
Other1.3%(1,791)
Diversity Score57.3%(81,536)
Diversity Score
57
+35%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

DaltonCENTRAL35,322
What's inside

2 component counties

Whitfield CountyCENTRAL106,212Murray County41,607
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalton, GA?

Dalton, GA has about 142,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalton, GA?

The typical household in Dalton, GA earns about $41,197 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 $121,168, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Dalton, GA?

About 12.8% 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 18.6% 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 43,618 residents, a change of about 44 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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