White County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,160 | — | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,188 | -30.6% | #2,650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $207,200 | -26.5% | #1,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | -27.0% | #1,758 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.6% | #1,571 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
White County has a population of 28,160, making it the #1,537 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in White County is $52,188, ranking #2,650 out of 3,222 counties — 30.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in White County is $207,200 (-26.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $849/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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87.7% of residents in White County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About White County, Tennessee
White County, Tennessee has a total population of 28,160, making it the 1,537th most populous county in the United States. The median age in White County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in White County is $52,188, which ranks #2,650 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in White County is $207,200, 26.5% below the national median. Renters in White County pay a median gross rent of $849 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In White County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
White County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for White County, Tennessee 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.