White County, Georgia

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White County
County
White County Courthouse, Cleveland.jpg
White County Courthouse in Cleveland
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Seal
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°41′N83°45′W / 34.68°N 83.75°W / 34.68; -83.75
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg  Georgia
Founded1857;167 years ago (1857)
Named for David T. White
Seat Cleveland
Largest cityCleveland
Area
 • Total242 sq mi (630 km2)
 • Land241 sq mi (620 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total28,003
 • Density116/sq mi (45/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 9th
Website www.whitecountyga.gov

White County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,003. [1] The county seat is Cleveland. [2] The county was created on December 22, 1857, formerly a part of Habersham 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]

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Geography

Unicoi State Park Unicoi State Park lake, October 2014 1.JPG
Unicoi State Park

According to the U.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 the foothills of the Blue 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 is Yonah 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's Piedmont Plateau.

All of White County is located in the Upper Chattahoochee River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). [5]

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Transportation

Major highways

Pedestrians and cycling

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 3,315—
1870 4,60638.9%
1880 5,34116.0%
1890 6,15115.2%
1900 5,912−3.9%
1910 5,110−13.6%
1920 6,10519.5%
1930 6,056−0.8%
1940 6,4176.0%
1950 5,951−7.3%
1960 6,93516.5%
1970 7,74211.6%
1980 10,12030.7%
1990 13,00628.5%
2000 19,94453.3%
2010 27,14436.1%
2020 28,0033.2%
2023 (est.)29,026 [6] 3.7%
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]

2000 census

As of the census [16] of 2000, there were 19,944 people, 7,731 households, and 5,782 families living in the county. The population 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 or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino 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% were married 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. The per capita income for the county was $17,193. About 8.40% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 15.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 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% were English, 14.9% were American, 14.5% were Irish, and 10.8% were German. [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 the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over. [20]

2020 census

White County racial composition [21]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)24,95989.13%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)4671.67%
Native American 1050.37%
Asian 1590.57%
Other/Mixed 1,4005.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9133.26%

As of the 2020 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]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for White County, Georgia [23]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 12,22282.41%2,41116.26%1981.34%
2016 9,76181.94%1,67414.05%4774.00%
2012 8,65182.21%1,67115.88%2011.91%
2008 8,46778.41%2,17420.13%1581.46%
2004 7,40377.89%2,01621.21%850.89%
2000 4,85768.96%2,01428.60%1722.44%
1996 2,95954.59%1,86434.39%59711.01%
1992 2,47747.37%1,75633.58%99619.05%
1988 2,64871.65%1,02827.81%200.54%
1984 2,36968.49%1,09031.51%00.00%
1980 1,17535.75%2,01761.36%952.89%
1976 62522.73%2,12577.27%00.00%
1972 1,53781.76%34318.24%00.00%
1968 76232.36%43618.51%1,15749.13%
1964 84035.55%1,52064.33%30.13%
1960 66227.06%1,78472.94%00.00%
1956 46929.91%1,09970.09%00.00%
1952 28219.85%1,13980.15%00.00%
1948 599.37%49778.89%7411.75%
1944 16118.53%70681.24%20.23%
1940 11112.83%75487.17%00.00%
1936 16121.18%59978.82%00.00%
1932 535.35%93694.45%20.20%
1928 56867.46%27432.54%00.00%
1924 15824.31%47673.23%162.46%
1920 26455.81%20944.19%00.00%
1916 60.71%63975.62%20023.67%
1912 114.03%15255.68%11040.29%

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