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Dalton, GA

Founded 1847Whitfield CountyElev. 232 m
Population
34,402
Median home
$203,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Dalton

Dalton is home to roughly 34,402 residents. Dalton was founded in 1847 and sits in Whitfield County. The median age is 33.6 and the median household income is $61,236. Homes carry a median value of $203,100, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (53.3%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,402
Median age
33.6
Median household income
$61,236
Per-capita income
$31,047
Poverty rate
17.3%
High-school grad or higher
70.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
17.4 min
Work from home
3.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36.8%
Hispanic or Latino53.3%
Black5.3%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.9%
Production, transportation & material moving29.7%
Sales & office18%
Service13.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$203,100
Median gross rent
$924/mo
Owner-occupied
53.7%
Median year built
1983
Households
11,762
Avg. household size
2.82

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Dalton has 28 public schools — 16 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading42%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Coahulla Creek High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dalton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Phoenix High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Southeast Whitfield County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Dalton AcademyHighGrades 10–12
Eastbrook Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hammond Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
New Hope Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
North Whitfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Valley Point Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Antioch Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Beaverdale Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Brookwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Dalton218
Georgia372
United States386
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
Dalton2,248
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dalton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dalton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Whitfield County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dalton is in Whitfield County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dalton was founded in 1847 and sits in Whitfield County. Elevation ~232 m.

Map of Dalton
Dalton, GA
Where Dalton is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Berry, Thomas A., HouseBlunt, Ainsworth E., HouseMartin, William C., HouseWestern and Atlantic DepotMasonic Lodge No. 238Strickland, A.D., Store
Notable people from Dalton
Morris AlmondLane DaviesMike ErwinSaul RaisinDeborah NorvilleJahmyr GibbsMitchell BoggsHarlan Erwin MitchellJackie Lee CochranJim Arnold
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Nearby cities
Rome (37 mi)Cartersville (43 mi)Canton (45 mi)Woodstock (53 mi)Kennesaw (55 mi)Milton (57 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dalton, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dalton, Georgia.

George David Greenhaw, 60
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA David, G David Greenhaw
Andrew Joseph Miller, 49
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30720
AKA Andrew Miller, Andrew Joseph Miller
Joshua Anthony Martinez, 46
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Anthony
Joseph Allen Campbell, 37
Dalton · 30721
AKA Joe Joe, Soup Soup
Joseph Allen Campbell, 37
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
Matthew Thomas Hilley, 46
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
Matthew Thomas Hilley, 46
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Matthew T Hilley, Matt Hilley
Steven Perry Smith, 55
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
Jesus Perez, 32
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Jesus Jr Perez, Jesus Perez-Mondragon
Kevin Dewayne Williams, 53
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Kevin Dwayne Williams
Markus Alvin Hambrick, 55
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Marcus A Hambrck, Marcus Alvin Hambrick
Anthony Terrance Thomas, 62
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Anthony Terrance Thomas
Daniel Taylor, 78
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721
AKA Daniel Clair Taylor
Raymond Christopher Nelson, 58
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30720
AKA Raymond Christopher Lex, Chris Nelson
Christopher Avery Adams, 38
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30720
AKA Christopher Adams
Thomas Gerald Davis Sr, 73
Dalton · Whitfield County · 30721

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dalton — frequently asked

What is the population of Dalton, Georgia?
Dalton has a population of about 34,402, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $203,100, and the median gross rent is $924/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dalton safe? What is the crime rate?
Dalton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 218 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dalton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Whitfield County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Dalton?
Dalton has 28 public schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dalton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Dalton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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