Dalton, GA Demographics

A map of Dalton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	18,884	17,500	54.7%	50.8%
White	11,840	13,029	34.3%	37.9%
Black	2,180	2,108	6.3%	6.1%
Multiracial	795	759	2.3%	2.2%
Asian	761	859	2.2%	2.5%
Native American/Other	78	162	0.2%	0.5%

Dalton, Georgia has an estimated population of 34,538, a less than 1% change from the 34,417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% Hispanic, 34.3% White, 6.3% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dalton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dalton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dalton, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dalton is ranked the 36th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dalton was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dalton's White Population

11,840 residents of Dalton, or 34.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dalton is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Dalton ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Dalton's population has decreased from 37.9% to 34.3%.

Dalton is less White than neighboring Tunnel Hill (81% White), Varnell (67.8% White), Cohutta (90.9% White), Chatsworth (64.5% White), and Resaca (56.7% White).

Dalton's Black Population

2,180 residents of Dalton, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dalton is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Dalton ranks 541st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Dalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Dalton is more Black than neighboring Tunnel Hill (1.4% Black), Varnell (1.2% Black), Cohutta (2.3% Black), and Chatsworth (3.2% Black). Dalton is less Black than neighboring Resaca (7.9% Black).

Dalton's Asian Population

761 residents of Dalton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dalton is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Dalton ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Dalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Dalton is more Asian than neighboring Tunnel Hill (2% Asian), Varnell (0.9% Asian), Cohutta (0% Asian), Chatsworth (0.8% Asian), and Resaca (0% Asian).

Dalton's Hispanic Population

18,884 residents of Dalton, or 54.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dalton is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dalton ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dalton's population has increased from 50.8% to 54.7%.

Dalton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tunnel Hill (8.7% Hispanic), Varnell (27.8% Hispanic), Cohutta (4% Hispanic), Chatsworth (30.2% Hispanic), and Resaca (31.8% Hispanic).

Dalton's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Dalton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dalton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dalton ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Dalton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cohutta (0% Native American/Other), and Chatsworth (0.1% Native American/Other). Dalton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tunnel Hill (0.9% Native American/Other), Varnell (0.5% Native American/Other), and Resaca (1.5% Native American/Other).

Dalton's Multiracial Population

795 residents of Dalton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dalton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dalton ranks 513th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Dalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Dalton is more Multiracial than neighboring Varnell (1.8% Multiracial), Chatsworth (1.2% Multiracial), and Resaca (2.1% Multiracial). Dalton is less Multiracial than neighboring Tunnel Hill (6% Multiracial), and Cohutta (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.