Whitfield County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Whitfield County is located in Georgia with a total population of 103,118. It is the 25th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitfield County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitfield County is $64,262. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $198,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Whitfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.6%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (36.6% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 75.4%.