Whitfield County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Whitfield County, Georgia has a population of 103,598, the 25th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $67,070 and the median home value is $218,000. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Whitfield County Quick Facts
How Whitfield 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 | 103,118 | 103,598 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $64,262 | $67,070 | +4.4% |
| Median home value | $198,900 | $218,000 | +9.6% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Whitfield County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 34,538 | $63,577 | 18.6% | $222,400 |
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | 4.2% | $229,400 |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | $56,536 | 8.3% | $195,600 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | 7.4% | $225,000 |
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Population Overview
Whitfield County is located in Georgia with a total population of 103,598. It is the 25th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whitfield County is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Whitfield County is $67,070. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $218,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Whitfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.2%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.2% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 75.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Whitfield 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 Whitfield County, Georgia?
Whitfield County has a population of 103,598, making it the 25th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Whitfield County?
The median household income in Whitfield County is $67,070 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Whitfield County, Georgia?
Whitfield County contains 4 Census-designated places.