White County, Georgia Demographics 2026
White County, Georgia has a population of 28,810, the 66th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $70,666 and the median home value is $278,900. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
White County Quick Facts
How White County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,454 | 28,810 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $69,747 | $70,666 | +1.3% |
| Median home value | $262,200 | $278,900 | +6.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in White County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3,534 | $64,450 | 18.9% | $334,000 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | 6.6% | N/A |
| Yonah | 543 | $52,348 | 5.5% | $213,500 |
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | 5.3% | $416,100 |
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Population Overview
White County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,810. It is the 66th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in White County is 45.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in White County is $70,666. This is 9% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $278,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.9% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for White County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of White County, Georgia?
White County has a population of 28,810, making it the 66th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in White County?
The median household income in White County is $70,666 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.
How many cities are in White County, Georgia?
White County contains 4 Census-designated places.