Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dalton, GA

CSAChattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

34,538population

33.7median age

This community is a community of 34,538 with a median age of 33.7. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (54.7%) with a significant White community (34.3%). Median household income is $63,577. 70.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 52.4%, with a median home value of $222,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.7%18,884

White

34.3%11,840

Black

6.3%2,180

Two or More

2.3%795

Asian

2.2%761

Other

0.2%74

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%972

High School Diploma

21%4,611

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%985

Some College (1+ yr)

10%2,195

Associate's Degree

5.9%1,304

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%2,965

Master's Degree

6.8%1,495

Professional Degree

3.2%709

Doctorate

0.8%168

HS or Higher

70.2%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

$222,400median home value

$996median rent

52.4%homeownership

13,440total units

7.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 52.4%

Renter 47.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%119

$50K–$100K

4.7%305

$100K–$150K

15.4%999

$150K–$200K

20%1,297

$200K–$300K

27.4%1,779

$300K–$500K

17.6%1,146

$500K–$1M

9.5%617

$1M+

3.6%231

Rent Distribution

Under $500

258

$500–$750

954

$750–$1,000

1,674

$1,000–$1,250

1,171

$1,250–$1,500

1,138

$1,500–$2,000

226

$2,000+

286

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%42

2010–2019

6%804

2000–2009

16.8%2,264

1990–1999

16.5%2,211

1980–1989

13.8%1,859

1970–1979

12.2%1,640

1960–1969

12.1%1,628

1950–1959

11.7%1,576

1940–1949

4.3%572

1939 or earlier

6.3%844

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.8%10,142

Utility Gas

16.7%2,071

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%89

No Fuel

0.5%57

Other

0.3%35

Wood

0%4

Solar

0%1

Household Economyi

$63,577median household income

$33,115per capita income

18.1%poverty rate

4.3%unemployment

17,250labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%651

$10K–$15K

4.8%596

$15K–$20K

3.3%415

$20K–$25K

5.1%627

$25K–$30K

6%746

$30K–$35K

4.8%595

$35K–$40K

2.9%361

$40K–$45K

3.2%402

$45K–$50K

5.3%651

$50K–$60K

6.5%801

$60K–$75K

10.5%1,298

$75K–$100K

13.7%1,699

$100K–$125K

10.9%1,349

$125K–$150K

5.8%719

$150K–$200K

3.7%455

$200K+

8.3%1,034

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,97328.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,818

Guatemala

1,951

India

136

Canada

100

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,323

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,495

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,003(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured