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Dalton is a city in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Whitfield CountyGR6 and the principal city of the Dalton, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of both Murray and Whitfield counties. more...
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The population was 27,912 at the 2000 census. Dalton is located just off Interstate 75 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest Georgia and is the biggest city in northwest Georgia. Dalton is home to many of the nation's floorcovering manufacturers. Perhaps because of this, Dalton has a highly diverse population with approximately 40% Hispanic or Spanish-speaking residents. Dalton has many historic houses, landmarks and a rich Civil War history. Dalton is home to the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center which showcases the Georgia Athletic Coaches' Hall of Fame and holds events year round.
Geography
Dalton is located at 34°46′16″N, 84°58′18″W (34.771088, -84.971553)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.4 km² (19.8 mi²). 51.3 km² (19.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.10%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2007, there were 27,912 people residing in the city. The population density was 543.7/km² (1,407.9/mi²). There were 10,229 housing units at an average density of 199.3/km² (516.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 21.17% White, 7.71% African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.15% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 61.01% of the population. Tens of thousands of immigrants from Mexico and Central America have settled in the Dalton area, particularly over the past 15 years, taking jobs in the carpet industry. There were 9,689 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.
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