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White County

Georgia · 28,003 residents · 240.744 sq mi
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White County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,788. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,003
+40%since 2000
from 19,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K26K31K1990201020202024White County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,788
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,340
+65%since 2000
from $17,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(18,804)
Black2.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(311)
Asian0.5%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(2,063)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(24,959)
Black1.7%(467)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(913)
Asian0.6%(159)
Other1.4%(389)
Diversity Score17.1%(4,780)
Segregation Score34.1%(9,561)
Diversity Score
17
+65%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White County, Georgia?

White County, Georgia has about 28,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White County, Georgia?

The typical household in White County, Georgia earns about $55,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White County, Georgia expensive?

In White County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $182,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in White County, Georgia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in White County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White County, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in White County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has White County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, White County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,997 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.07Census Tract 9502.06Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9502.05Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30528ZIP 30571ZIP 30545
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