White County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

White County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 27,764. It is the 54th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in White County is 43.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White County is $52,206. This is 22% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $190,200. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.