Dalton, Georgia Job Growth
There were 66,700 jobs in Dalton, Georgia in April 2022 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 57,443 employed persons for the month. Dalton lost 0 jobs in April 2022 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment fell by 86 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Dalton job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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CES | 66,700 | 0 | +1,700 |
CPS | 57,443 | -86 | +1,304 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Dalton, Georgia Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Dalton as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Dalton, Georgia
CES employment for Dalton peaked in June 2000 at 79,900. Since then 13,200 jobs have been lost in Dalton according to the employer survey. From a trough of 56,500 in April 2020, Dalton has gained 10,200 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 65,551 for Dalton in August 2006. 8,108 jobs have been lost in Dalton since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 47,813, Dalton has added 9,630 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Dalton, Georgia Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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April 2022 | 66,700 | 0 | 57,443 | -86 |
March 2022 | 66,700 | -300 | 57,529 | 27 |
February 2022 | 67,000 | 100 | 57,502 | 242 |
January 2022 | 66,900 | 0 | 57,260 | 297 |
December 2021 | 66,900 | 300 | 56,963 | -25 |
November 2021 | 66,600 | 300 | 56,988 | 60 |
October 2021 | 66,300 | 800 | 56,928 | 238 |
September 2021 | 65,500 | 200 | 56,690 | 268 |
August 2021 | 65,300 | 0 | 56,422 | 199 |
July 2021 | 65,300 | 399 | 56,223 | 99 |
June 2021 | 64,900 | -99 | 56,124 | 3 |
May 2021 | 65,000 | 0 | 56,121 | -18 |