Whitfield County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13313 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 103,598 | — | #603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,070 | -10.8% | #1,429 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,000 | -22.7% | #1,212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | -16.5% | #1,096 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.8% | #1,922 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whitfield County has a population of 103,598, making it the #603 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Whitfield County is $67,070, ranking #1,429 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Whitfield County is $218,000 (-22.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $971/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.
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81.9% of residents in Whitfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.7% below the national rate.
About Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County, Georgia has a total population of 103,598, making it the 603rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whitfield County is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whitfield County is $67,070, which ranks #1,429 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Whitfield County is $218,000, 22.7% below the national median. Renters in Whitfield County pay a median gross rent of $971 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whitfield County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Whitfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (37.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).
All data for Whitfield 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.