City · Georgia
Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, city, in Whitfield County, Georgia. Dalton had 35,322 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,417 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,538 (±34). GEOID 1321380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,322
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,417 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,538 ±34
Median household income
$63,577
±$5,546 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$222,400
±$14,440 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$996
±$55 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Dalton and what county is it in?
Dalton is a city in Whitfield County, Georgia. It covers 21.3 square miles of land, 1,615 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dalton is in the Dalton, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dalton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,322 people lived in Dalton on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 34,417 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,538 (±34).
| Measure | Dalton | Whitfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,538 ±34 | 103,598 | +967 |
| Households | 12,399 ±457 | 36,834 | +1,094 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.10 | 2.78 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 13,440 ±461 | 39,806 | no clear change |
Dalton's population since 2000
From 27,912 in 2000 to 35,322 in 2025: up 26.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dalton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dalton?
The median resident of Dalton is 33.7 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 54.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.3%. 28.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dalton | Whitfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±2.1 | 36.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±1.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±1.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54.7% ±3.1 pts | 37.2% | +8.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.3% ±3.0 pts | 55.5% | −8.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.9% ±2.7 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.4% ±4.1 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±1.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.0% ±2.7 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.2% ±3.5 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3% ±2.6 pts | 20.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±3.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dalton earn?
Half of Dalton's 12,399 households earn less than $63,577 a year (±$5,546), against $67,070 in Whitfield County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,007 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,570 after inflation. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dalton | Whitfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,577 ±$5,546 | $67,070 | +$8,570 |
| Mean household income | $90,235 ±$7,304 | $87,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,115 ±$2,787 | $31,618 | +$3,831 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% ±3.4 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.3% ±8.0 pts | 23.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±2.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±1.8 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±3.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dalton?
Owners occupy 52.4% of Dalton's occupied homes and renters 47.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,400 by its owner (±$14,440). The median renter pays $996 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dalton | Whitfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,400 ±$14,440 | $218,000 | +$42,349 |
| Median gross rent | $996 ±$55 | $971 | +$136 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±6.8 pts | 36.3% | +12.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,378 ±$86 | $1,351 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.4% ±3.6 pts | 67.0% | +8.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.6% ±3.6 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 13,440 ±461 | 39,806 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.5% ±3.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Dalton work and get to work?
79.4% of Dalton's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Dalton | Whitfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±2.9 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±4.2 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±3.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±1.0 | 21.8 min | −1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dalton?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Dalton, and 10 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,862 (Tract 5.02) to $121,817 (Tract 9).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.02Whitfield County | 7,278 | $45,862 |
| Tract 4.01Whitfield County | 6,871 | $67,659 |
| Tract 9Whitfield County | 3,900 | $121,817 |
| Tract 14Whitfield County | 6,724 | $84,630 |
| Tract 10Whitfield County | 3,976 | $56,307 |
| Tract 13Whitfield County | 4,639 | $52,188 |
| Tract 12Whitfield County | 6,553 | $45,455 |
| Tract 8.02Whitfield County | 5,178 | $72,869 |
| Tract 5.01Whitfield County | 4,394 | $56,105 |
| Tract 3.03Whitfield County | 4,936 | $72,706 |
| Tract 4.02Whitfield County | 1,592 | $57,786 |
| Tract 3.01Whitfield County | 4,271 | $51,760 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dalton) · Census block assignment files
How does Dalton compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dalton is the 1,170th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Dalton ranks 163rd of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 36th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 167th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th | 360 |
| Median household income | 163rd | 348 |
| Per capita income | 137th | 357 |
| Median home value | 174th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 195th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 144th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 164th | 343 |
| Median age | 272nd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 243rd | 354 |
| Work from home | 189th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 331st | 359 |
Dalton's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Dalton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dalton?
7 of the 57 figures for Dalton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dalton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dalton.