Dalton, GA Demographics

A map of Dalton's Population by Race

Dalton, Georgia had a population of 34,417 in 2020. It was 37.9% White, 6.1% Black, 2.5% Asian, 50.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dalton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population

13,029 residents of Dalton identify as White, or 37.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Dalton less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is less White than neighboring Tunnel Hill (86.1% White), Varnell (73.1% White), Cohutta (86.9% White), Chatsworth (69.4% White), and Resaca (52.8% White).

Dalton's Black Population

2,108 residents of Dalton identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dalton considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #540 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is more Black than neighboring Tunnel Hill (1.9% Black), Varnell (2.3% Black), Cohutta (4.2% Black), Chatsworth (0.6% Black), and Resaca (5.7% Black).

Dalton's Asian Population

859 residents of Dalton identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dalton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #107 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is more Asian than neighboring Tunnel Hill (0.6% Asian), Varnell (1.5% Asian), Cohutta (0.5% Asian), Chatsworth (1.1% Asian), and Resaca (0.9% Asian).

Dalton's Hispanic Population

17,500 residents of Dalton identify as Hispanic, or 50.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dalton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tunnel Hill (8.3% Hispanic), Varnell (19.9% Hispanic), Cohutta (3.9% Hispanic), Chatsworth (25.5% Hispanic), and Resaca (37.8% Hispanic).

Dalton's Native American/Other Population

162 residents of Dalton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dalton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tunnel Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Cohutta (0.4% Native American/Other), and Chatsworth (0.2% Native American/Other). Dalton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Varnell (0.6% Native American/Other), and Resaca (1% Native American/Other).

Dalton's Multiracial Population

759 residents of Dalton identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dalton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dalton is ranked #508 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dalton is more Multiracial than neighboring Resaca (1.8% Multiracial). Dalton is less Multiracial than neighboring Tunnel Hill (3% Multiracial), Varnell (2.7% Multiracial), Cohutta (4.1% Multiracial), and Chatsworth (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.