Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia
Dalton is a city in Whitfield County, Georgia, with 34,417 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tunnel Hill, 7.1 miles NW.
- 34,417residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 21.5 sq miland area · 55.7 km²
- 1,600 / sq mipopulation density
- 30720ZIP code
About Dalton
Dalton is a city and the county seat of Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It is also the principal city of the Dalton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Murray and Whitfield counties.
As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,417 people; the city's metro area was 124,837. Dalton is located just off Interstate 75 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest Georgia and is the second-largest city in northwest Georgia, after Rome.
Dalton is home to many of the nation's floor-covering manufacturers, primarily those producing carpet, rugs, and vinyl flooring. It is home to the Dalton Convention Center, which showcases the Georgia Athletic Coaches' Hall of Fame and hosts a variety of events.
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Living in Dalton
- Median household income
- $63,577
- Median home value
- $222,400
- Median rent
- $996/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Dalton had 34,417 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,417 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,600 per sq mi (618 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dalton at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whitfield County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,417 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.51 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7692° N, 84.9704° W |
| ZIP code | 30720 |
| Official website | cityofdalton-ga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1321380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dalton
- Tunnel Hill7.1 mi NW
- Varnell9.2 mi N
- Chatsworth10.5 mi E
- Eton12.2 mi E
- Cohutta12.9 mi N
- Ringgold13.1 mi NW
- Resaca13.2 mi S
- Rock Spring15.6 mi W
- Apison, TN16.4 mi N
- Indian Springs17.0 mi NW
- LaFayette18.2 mi W
- Calhoun18.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dalton
What county is Dalton in?
Dalton is in Whitfield County, Georgia.
What is the population of Dalton, GA?
34,417 people lived in Dalton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dalton, GA?
The ZIP code of Dalton is 30720.
What is the elevation of Dalton?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dalton?
Tunnel Hill (7.1 mi), Varnell (9.2 mi), Chatsworth (10.5 mi), Eton (12.2 mi), Cohutta (12.9 mi).
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