White County, Georgia | |
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 White County Courthouse inCleveland | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofGeorgia | |
 Georgia's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:34°41′N83°45′W / 34.68°N 83.75°W /34.68; -83.75 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1857; 168 years ago (1857) |
| Named after | David T. White |
| Seat | Cleveland |
| Largest city | Cleveland |
| Area | |
• Total | 242 sq mi (630 km2) |
| • Land | 241 sq mi (620 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 28,003 |
• Estimate (2024) | 29,668 |
| • Density | 116/sq mi (44.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 9th |
| Website | whitecountyga.gov |
White County is acounty in theNortheast region of theU.S. state ofGeorgia. As of the2020 census, the population was 28,003.[1] Thecounty seat isCleveland.[2] The county was created on December 22, 1857, formerly a part ofHabersham County and most likely was named for Newton County Representative David T. White, who helped a Habersham representative successfully attain passage of an act creating the new county.[3]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 242 square miles (630 km2), of which 241 square miles (620 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]
The county is mostly located in thefoothills of theBlue Ridge Mountains. Northern parts of the county have the highest elevations, being in the mountains themselves. The highest point in White County is 4,430-foot (1,350 m) Tray Mountain, shared with Towns County to the north. Tray Mountain is the 6th-highest mountain in Georgia. Another very prominent White County peak isYonah Mountain, also known as Mount Yonah. This 3,143-foot (958 m) peak, located between Helen and Cleveland, is rimmed by sheer cliffs and is the highest point on Georgia'sPiedmont Plateau.
All of White County is located in the UpperChattahoochee River sub-basin of theACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,315 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,606 | 38.9% | |
| 1880 | 5,341 | 16.0% | |
| 1890 | 6,151 | 15.2% | |
| 1900 | 5,912 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 5,110 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 6,105 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 6,056 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,417 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,951 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,935 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,742 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 10,120 | 30.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,006 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 19,944 | 53.3% | |
| 2010 | 27,144 | 36.1% | |
| 2020 | 28,003 | 3.2% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 29,668 | [6] | 5.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9] 1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11] 1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13] 1980-2000[14] 2010[15] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 24,959 | 89.13% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 467 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,400 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 913 | 3.26% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 27,144 people, 10,646 households, and 7,750 families living in the county.[17] The population density was 112.8 inhabitants per square mile (43.6/km2). There were 16,062 housing units at an average density of 66.7 units per square mile (25.8 units/km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 95.1% white, 1.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 16.0% wereEnglish, 14.9% wereAmerican, 14.5% wereIrish, and 10.8% wereGerman.[19]
Of the 10,646 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 42.3 years.[17]
The median income for a household in the county was $41,756 and the median income for a family was $50,981. Males had a median income of $40,265 versus $31,061 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,680. About 16.9% of families and 19.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.[20]
As of thecensus[21] of 2000, there were 19,944 people, 7,731 households, and 5,782 families living in the county. Thepopulation density was 83 people per square mile (32 people/km2). There were 9,454 housing units at an average density of 39 units per square mile (15 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.16%White, 2.17%Black orAfrican American, 0.40%Native American, 0.51%Asian, 0.18%Pacific Islander, 0.51% fromother races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 7,731 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% weremarried couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 21.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.20% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,084, and the median income for a family was $40,704. Males had a median income of $29,907 versus $22,168 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $17,193. About 8.40% of families and 10.50% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 15.40% of those age 65 or over.
As of the2020 United States census, there were 28,003 people, 11,695 households, and 8,581 families residing in the county. However, the county is challenging the accuracy of the count.[22]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1912 | 11 | 4.03% | 152 | 55.68% | 110 | 40.29% |
| 1916 | 6 | 0.71% | 639 | 75.62% | 200 | 23.67% |
| 1920 | 264 | 55.81% | 209 | 44.19% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 158 | 24.31% | 476 | 73.23% | 16 | 2.46% |
| 1928 | 568 | 67.46% | 274 | 32.54% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1932 | 53 | 5.35% | 936 | 94.45% | 2 | 0.20% |
| 1936 | 161 | 21.18% | 599 | 78.82% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 111 | 12.83% | 754 | 87.17% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1944 | 161 | 18.53% | 706 | 81.24% | 2 | 0.23% |
| 1948 | 59 | 9.37% | 497 | 78.89% | 74 | 11.75% |
| 1952 | 282 | 19.85% | 1,139 | 80.15% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 469 | 29.91% | 1,099 | 70.09% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 662 | 27.06% | 1,784 | 72.94% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 840 | 35.55% | 1,520 | 64.33% | 3 | 0.13% |
| 1968 | 762 | 32.36% | 436 | 18.51% | 1,157 | 49.13% |
| 1972 | 1,537 | 81.76% | 343 | 18.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 625 | 22.73% | 2,125 | 77.27% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 1,175 | 35.75% | 2,017 | 61.36% | 95 | 2.89% |
| 1984 | 2,369 | 68.49% | 1,090 | 31.51% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 2,648 | 71.65% | 1,028 | 27.81% | 20 | 0.54% |
| 1992 | 2,477 | 47.37% | 1,756 | 33.58% | 996 | 19.05% |
| 1996 | 2,959 | 54.59% | 1,864 | 34.39% | 597 | 11.01% |
| 2000 | 4,857 | 68.96% | 2,014 | 28.60% | 172 | 2.44% |
| 2004 | 7,403 | 77.89% | 2,016 | 21.21% | 85 | 0.89% |
| 2008 | 8,467 | 78.41% | 2,174 | 20.13% | 158 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 8,651 | 82.21% | 1,671 | 15.88% | 201 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 9,761 | 81.94% | 1,674 | 14.05% | 477 | 4.00% |
| 2020 | 12,222 | 82.41% | 2,411 | 16.26% | 198 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 14,136 | 83.73% | 2,609 | 15.45% | 138 | 0.82% |
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