Demographics & People — Dalton, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,402 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~34,900 |
| Median Age | 33.7 |
| Total Households | 11,762 |
| Family Households | 7,915 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,188 |
| Black or African American | 1,831 |
| Asian | 855 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,349 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 18,778 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 17,691 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,733 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,059 |
| English | 4,377 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,267 |
| Irish | 1,994 |
| American | 1,540 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,361 |
| German | 1,321 |
Language
| English Only | 17,890 |
| Spanish | 13,425 |
| Population 5+ | 32,060 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,032 |
| Population 18+ | 25,463 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dalton, Georgia.