Economy & Jobs — Dalton, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,577 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,047 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,794 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 37.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.4% |
| Arts Food | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 95 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 62 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Insurance Agencies | 46 |
| Law Offices | 46 |
| Physician Offices | 45 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Convenience Stores | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Used Car Dealers | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
