This was 15.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 33,515.
67.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dalton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,838 | 32.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,111 | 19.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,116 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 900 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,774 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 861 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,787 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,061 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 252 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 106 | 0.5 |
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