The Town FilesWhitfield County, Georgia
103,598 people. The median home is worth $218,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $67,070.
Towns in Whitfield County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 34,417 | $222,400 | $63,577 | 33.7 |
| Varnell | 2,179 | $229,400 | $86,100 | 36.1 |
| Tunnel Hill | 963 | $195,600 | $56,536 | 47.7 |
| Cohutta | 764 | $225,000 | $75,781 | 38.0 |
People and housing
| Whitfield County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $971 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,070 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
57,828 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,855 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 469 storm events in Whitfield County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Whitfield County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).