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White County, Georgia
White County Courthouse, Cleveland
White County Courthouse in Cleveland
Seal of White County, Georgia
Seal
Map of Georgia highlighting White County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1857; 166 years ago (1857)
Named for David T. White
Seat Cleveland
Largest city Cleveland
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

242 sq mi (627 km²)
241 sq mi (624 km²)
1.5 sq mi (4 km²), 0.6%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

28,003
113/sq mi (44/km²)
Congressional district 9th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
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]

Geography[]

Unicoi State Park lake, October 2014 1

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[]

  • Chattahoochee National Forest (part)
  • Unicoi State Park

Transportation[]

Major highways[]

  • US 129 U.S. Route 129
  • Georgia 11 State Route 11
  • Georgia 17 State Route 17
  • Georgia 75 State Route 75
  • Georgia 75 Alternate State Route 75 Alternate
  • Georgia 115 State Route 115
  • Georgia 254 State Route 254
  • Georgia 255 State Route 255
  • Georgia 284 State Route 284
  • Georgia 348 State Route 348
  • Georgia 356 State Route 356
  • Georgia 384 State Route 384

Pedestrians and cycling[]

  • River Bridge Trail
  • River Hiking Trail
  • Unicoi State Park Trail
  • Yonah Preserve Trail

Demographics[]

Historical populations
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%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the census[10] 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.[11] 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).[12] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 16.0% were English, 14.9% were American, 14.5% were Irish, and 10.8% were German.[13]

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.[11]

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.[14]

2020 census[]

White County racial composition[15]
Race Num. Perc.
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.[16]

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Cleveland
  • Helen

Census-designated places[]

  • Sautee-Nacoochee
  • Yonah

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Mossy Creek
  • Robertstown
  • Scorpion Hollow
  • Benefit
  • Leaf

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for White County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 12,222 82.41% 2,411 16.26% 198 1.34%
2016 9,761 81.94% 1,674 14.05% 477 4.00%
2012 8,651 82.21% 1,671 15.88% 201 1.91%
2008 8,467 78.41% 2,174 20.13% 158 1.46%
2004 7,403 77.89% 2,016 21.21% 85 0.89%
2000 4,857 68.96% 2,014 28.60% 172 2.44%
1996 2,959 54.59% 1,864 34.39% 597 11.01%
1992 2,477 47.37% 1,756 33.58% 996 19.05%
1988 2,648 71.65% 1,028 27.81% 20 0.54%
1984 2,369 68.49% 1,090 31.51% 0 0.00%
1980 1,175 35.75% 2,017 61.36% 95 2.89%
1976 625 22.73% 2,125 77.27% 0 0.00%
1972 1,537 81.76% 343 18.24% 0 0.00%
1968 762 32.36% 436 18.51% 1,157 49.13%
1964 840 35.55% 1,520 64.33% 3 0.13%
1960 662 27.06% 1,784 72.94% 0 0.00%
1956 469 29.91% 1,099 70.09% 0 0.00%
1952 282 19.85% 1,139 80.15% 0 0.00%
1948 59 9.37% 497 78.89% 74 11.75%
1944 161 18.53% 706 81.24% 2 0.23%
1940 111 12.83% 754 87.17% 0 0.00%
1936 161 21.18% 599 78.82% 0 0.00%
1932 53 5.35% 936 94.45% 2 0.20%
1928 568 67.46% 274 32.54% 0 0.00%
1924 158 24.31% 476 73.23% 16 2.46%
1920 264 55.81% 209 44.19% 0 0.00%
1916 6 0.71% 639 75.62% 200 23.67%
1912 11 4.03% 152 55.68% 110 40.29%
1908 183 53.82% 121 35.59% 36 10.59%
1904 179 25.79% 297 42.80% 218 31.41%
1900 100 30.30% 191 57.88% 39 11.82%
1896 159 34.27% 274 59.05% 31 6.68%
1892 92 11.50% 390 48.75% 318 39.75%
1888 139 21.75% 494 77.31% 6 0.94%
1884 53 14.32% 317 85.68% 0 0.00%
1880 56 8.00% 644 92.00% 0 0.00%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in White County, Georgia
  • Lanier Meaders

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13311.html. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. pp. 251. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/w.pdf. 
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13311. 
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13311. 
  13. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13311. 
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13311. 
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13311&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  16. ^ Schneider, Mike. "'Whoa, that's not right': Georgia towns lead census appeals". https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/whoa-thats-not-right-georgia-towns-lead-census-appeals/LVZXFTI2MJD3BEN5GIO66A3ML4/. 
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°41′N 83°45′W / 34.683, -83.75


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