Dalton, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Dalton is a community in Whitfield County, Georgia, home to about 34,538 people spread across 21.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,526 a year, and a typical home is worth about $222,400. About 30.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 79.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Dalton ranks number 36 of 669 in population, number 252 in median household income, number 231 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dalton typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tunnel Hill, GA | 7.1 mi. | 939 |
| 2. | Varnell, GA | 9.2 mi. | 2,920 |
| 3. | Chatsworth, GA | 10.8 mi. | 4,893 |
| 4. | Eton, GA | 12.4 mi. | 735 |
| 5. | Cohutta, GA | 12.9 mi. | 930 |
| 6. | Resaca, GA | 13.1 mi. | 1,126 |
| 7. | Ringgold, GA | 13.1 mi. | 3,435 |
| 8. | Apison, TN | 16.5 mi. | 4,271 |
What is the population of Dalton, Georgia?
Dalton has a population of about 34,538 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dalton, Georgia in?
Dalton is located in Whitfield County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Dalton, Georgia?
The median home value in Dalton is about $222,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dalton, Georgia?
The median personal income in Dalton is about $31,526 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dalton, Georgia?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Whitfield County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dalton, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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