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Crime in Dalton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dalton. Key points include:
There were 741 total crimes in Dalton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dalton is 2,145.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dalton is 243.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dalton is 1,902.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dalton is 1.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dalton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dalton / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 741 | 2,145.5 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 84 | 243.2 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 31.8 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 159.2 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 657 | 1,902.3 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 61 | 176.6 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 561 | 1,624.3 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 101.3 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dalton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dalton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dalton is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dalton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dalton is $242,582.
The median income in Dalton is $63,577.
Dalton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dalton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dalton | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dalton, GA Weather
The average high in Dalton is 71.0° and the average low is 48.9°.
There are 72.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dalton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dalton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dalton
The current population in Dalton is 34,538. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,538 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 34,402 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 34,358 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 34,255 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 33,515 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 33,571 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 33,458 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 33,540 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 33,653 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 33,496 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 33,336 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 33,217 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 33,049 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 32,756 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 32,373 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dalton
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Dalton is:
34.3% White with 11,840 White residents.
6.3% African American with 2,180 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 761 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 74 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 795 Two Or More residents.
54.7% Hispanic with 18,884 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dalton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.3% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54.7% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dalton
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Dalton is 49.9% female with 17,229 female residents.
Dalton is 50.1% male with 17,309 male residents.
| Gender | Dalton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dalton for adults over 25
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21.0% of adults in Dalton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Dalton completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Dalton completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Dalton completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Dalton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Dalton completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Dalton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Dalton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dalton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dalton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 21.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dalton, Georgia
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5.3% of households in Dalton earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Dalton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Dalton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Dalton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Dalton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Dalton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Dalton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Dalton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Dalton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Dalton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dalton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
