Dalton, GA Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Dalton, GA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 93,331. Among this population, 25.71K of them (27.55%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.08K of them (32.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Dalton, GA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Dalton, GA Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Dalton, GA Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Dalton, GA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 25713 27.55
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30078 32.23
Some College or Associates Degree 23094 24.74
Bachelors or Higher 14446 15.48

Male Population

The Dalton, GA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 46,114. Among this population, 14.47K of them (31.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.97K of them (32.46%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Dalton, GA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Dalton, GA Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Dalton, GA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 14473 31.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14969 32.46
Some College or Associates Degree 10279 22.29
Bachelors or Higher 6393 13.86

Female Population

The Dalton, GA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 47,217. Among this population, 11.24K of them (23.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.11K of them (32.00%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Dalton, GA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Dalton, GA Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Dalton, GA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11240 23.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15109 32.00
Some College or Associates Degree 12815 27.14
Bachelors or Higher 8053 17.06