Dalton, Georgia Population 2022
Dalton is a city located in Whitfield County Georgia. Dalton has a 2020 population of 34,049. It is also the county seat of Whitfield County. Dalton is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,145 in 2010.
The average household income in Dalton is $66,401 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $699 per month, and the median house value is $146,300. The median age in Dalton is 32.6 years, 31.9 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
Dalton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Daltonwas:
- White: 81.30%
- Black or African American: 6.67%
- Other race: 6.36%
- Asian: 2.81%
- Two or more races: 1.93%
- Native American: 0.92%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145,788 | 532 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 145,256 | 532 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 144,724 | 532 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 144,192 | 155 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 144,037 | 284 | 0.20% |
| 2016 | 143,753 | 654 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 143,099 | 801 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 142,298 | 392 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 141,906 | -353 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 142,259 | -26 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 142,285 | 7 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 142,278 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,293 | 81.30% |
| Black or African American | 2,240 | 6.67% |
| Some Other Race | 2,134 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 943 | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 648 | 1.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 309 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Dalton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,305 | 2.85 | 43.6 |
| Married | 4,928 | 3.64 | 64.3 |
| Non Family | 3,835 | 1.34 | 28.7 |
| Female | 1,848 | 3.61 | 21.2 |
| Male | 694 | 3.54 | 39 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,053 | 19.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,131 | 15.08% |
| High School Graduate | 4,724 | 22.75% |
| Some College | 3,616 | 17.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,065 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,799 | 13.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,380 | 6.64% |
Dalton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,530 | 8,468 | 3,248 |
| Hispanic | 7,911 | 3,307 | 565 |
| Black | 1,463 | 1,215 | 79 |
| Other Race | 1,158 | 404 | 24 |
| Asian | 659 | 435 | 287 |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 219 | 8 |
| Native American | 137 | 57 | 13 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.55%.
$30,973
Average Earnings
$31,820
Average Male
$27,804
Average Female
Dalton Language by Age
Dalton Language
56.26% of Dalton residents speak only English, while 43.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.07% of the population.
Dalton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,445 | 3,493 | 22.62% |
| White | 13,586 | 1,956 | 14.40% |
| Black | 2,028 | 438 | 21.60% |
| Multiple | 616 | 377 | 61.20% |
| Other | 292 | NaN% | |
| Native | 284 | 261 | 91.90% |
| Asian | 924 | 108 | 11.69% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.64%
Male Poverty Rate
21.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dalton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dalton is Native, with 91.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dalton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.90%.
Dalton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Dalton Married by Age and Sex
Dalton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Dalton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 0.73% |
| Black | 51 | 3.02% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 6.23% |
| Native American | 11 | 8.03% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.68% |
Dalton Veterans by Education
9.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.12%
Born in Dalton
73.20%
Native Born
26.80%
Foreign Born
19.83%
Non Citizen
6.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.20% of Dalton residents were born in the United States, with 51.12% having been born in Georgia. 19.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34,049 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 33,921 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 33,793 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 33,665 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 33,537 | -44 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 33,581 | -86 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 33,667 | 258 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 33,409 | 186 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 33,223 | 107 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 33,116 | -92 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 33,208 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 33,248 | 103 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 33,145 | 5,233 | 1.73% |
| 2000 | 27,912 | 6,151 | 2.52% |
| 1990 | 21,761 | 1,180 | 0.56% |
| 1980 | 20,581 | 1,709 | 0.87% |
| 1970 | 18,872 | 1,004 | 0.55% |
| 1960 | 17,868 | 1,900 | 1.13% |
| 1950 | 15,968 | 5,520 | 4.33% |
| 1940 | 10,448 | 2,288 | 2.50% |
| 1930 | 8,160 | 2,938 | 4.56% |
| 1920 | 5,222 | -102 | -0.19% |
| 1910 | 5,324 | 1,009 | 2.12% |
| 1900 | 4,315 | 1,269 | 3.54% |
| 1890 | 3,046 | 530 | 1.93% |
| 1880 | 2,516 | 0.00% |