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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whitesburg

Georgia · 596 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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Whitesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

596
+1%since 1990
from 592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
215 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
−3%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4095005916827731990201020202024Whitesburg
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,189
+69%since 1990
from $8,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.0
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(463)
Black21.8%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.2%(255)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(488)
Black16.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score36.2%(216)
36
−16%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesburg, Georgia?

Whitesburg, Georgia has about 596 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whitesburg, Georgia?

The typical household in Whitesburg, Georgia earns about $26,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesburg, Georgia expensive?

In Whitesburg, Georgia, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesburg, Georgia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesburg, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesburg, Georgia?

About 18.7% of people in Whitesburg, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitesburg, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitesburg, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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