White County, Georgia facts for kids
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White County
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White County Courthouse in Cleveland
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | 1857 | ||
| Named for | 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 (4 km2) 0.6%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,003 | ||
| • Density | 116/sq mi (45/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 9th | ||
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. The county seat is Cleveland. 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.
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Geography
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.
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).
Adjacent counties
- Towns County - north
- Habersham County - east
- Hall County - south
- Lumpkin County - west
- Union County - northwest
Protected areas
- Chattahoochee National Forest (part)
- Unicoi State Park
Transportation
Major highways
U.S. Route 129
State Route 11
State Route 17
State Route 75
State Route 75 Alternate
State Route 115
State Route 254
State Route 255
State Route 284
State Route 348
State Route 356
State Route 384
Pedestrians and cycling
- River Bridge Trail
- River Hiking Trail
- Unicoi State Park Trail
- Yonah Preserve Trail
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 29,026 | 6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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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. 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). 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. In terms of ancestry, 16.0% were English, 14.9% were American, 14.5% were Irish, and 10.8% were German.
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.
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.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| 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 or Latino | 913 | 3.26% |
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.
Communities
Cities
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
- Mossy Creek
- Robertstown
- Scorpion Hollow
- Benefit
- Leaf
See also
In Spanish: Condado de White (Georgia) para niños
