White County, Georgia

White County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,144.[1] The county seat is Cleveland.[2] The county was created on December 22, 1857 from 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]

For other uses, see White County (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with White, Georgia.

White County
U.S. county
White County Courthouse in Cleveland
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°41′N 83°45′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1857
Named forDavid T. White
SeatCleveland
Largest cityCleveland
Area
 • Total242 sq mi (630 km2)
 • Land241 sq mi (620 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
29,970
 • Density113/sq mi (44/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.whitecounty.net

Geography
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
  • Yonah Preserve Trail

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18603,315—
18704,60638.9%
18805,34116.0%
18906,15115.2%
19005,912−3.9%
19105,110−13.6%
19206,10519.5%
19306,056−0.8%
19406,4176.0%
19505,951−7.3%
19606,93516.5%
19707,74211.6%
198010,12030.7%
199013,00628.5%
200019,94453.3%
201027,14436.1%
2018 (est.)29,970[6]10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] 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/km2). There were 9,454 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile (15/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.[12] 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 per square mile (25.8/km2).[13] 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.[12] In terms of ancestry, 16.0% were English, 14.9% were American, 14.5% were Irish, and 10.8% were German.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 82.5% 12,222 16.3% 2,411 1.2% 183
2016 81.9% 9,761 14.1% 1,674 4.0% 477
2012 82.2% 8,651 15.9% 1,671 1.9% 201
2008 78.4% 8,467 20.1% 2,174 1.5% 158
2004 77.9% 7,403 21.2% 2,016 0.9% 85
2000 69.0% 4,857 28.6% 2,014 2.4% 172
1996 54.6% 2,959 34.4% 1,864 11.0% 597
1992 47.4% 2,477 33.6% 1,756 19.1% 996
1988 71.7% 2,648 27.8% 1,028 0.5% 20
1984 68.5% 2,369 31.5% 1,090
1980 35.8% 1,175 61.4% 2,017 2.9% 95
1976 22.7% 625 77.3% 2,125
1972 81.8% 1,537 18.2% 343
1968 32.4% 762 18.5% 436 49.1% 1,157
1964 35.6% 840 64.3% 1,520 0.1% 3
1960 27.1% 662 72.9% 1,784
1956 29.9% 469 70.1% 1,099
1952 19.9% 282 80.2% 1,139
1948 9.4% 59 78.9% 497 11.7% 74
1944 18.5% 161 81.2% 706 0.2% 2
1940 12.8% 111 87.2% 754
1936 21.2% 161 78.8% 599
1932 5.4% 53 94.5% 936 0.2% 2
1928 67.5% 568 32.5% 274
1924 24.3% 158 73.2% 476 2.5% 16
1920 55.8% 264 44.2% 209
1916 23.7% 200 75.6% 639 0.7% 6
1912 40.3% 110 55.7% 152 4.0% 11

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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