White County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13311 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,810 | — | #1,512 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,666 | -6.0% | #1,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $278,900 | -1.1% | #737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,032 | -11.3% | #897 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.6% | #1,378 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
White County has a population of 28,810, making it the #1,512 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in White County is $70,666, ranking #1,148 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in White County is $278,900 (-1.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,032/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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88.4% of residents in White County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About White County, Georgia
White County, Georgia has a total population of 28,810, making it the 1,512th most populous county in the United States. The median age in White County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in White County is $70,666, which ranks #1,148 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in White County is $278,900, 1.1% below the national median. Renters in White County pay a median gross rent of $1,032 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In White County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.
White County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).
All data for White County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.