White County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

White County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,454. It is the 67th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in White County is 45.4 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White County is $69,747. This is 7% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $262,200. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.8% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.