White County is a

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in the

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region of the

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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,003. The

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. The county was created on December 22, 1857, formerly a part of Habersham County and most likely was named for Newton County Representative David T. White, who helped a Habersham representative successfully attain passage of an act creating the new county.

Geography

According to the

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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.6%) is water. The county is mostly located in the

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of the

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. Northern parts of the county have the highest elevations, being in the mountains themselves. The highest point in White County is Tray Mountain, shared with Towns County to the north. Tray Mountain is the 6th-highest mountain in Georgia. Another very prominent White County peak is Yonah Mountain, also known as Mount Yonah. This peak, located between Helen and Cleveland, is rimmed by sheer cliffs and is the highest point on Georgia's

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. All of White County is located in the Upper

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sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).

Adjacent counties

* Towns County - north * Habersham County - east * Hall County - south * Lumpkin County - west * Union County - northwest

Protected areas

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(part) * Unicoi State Park

Transportation

Major highways

U.S. Route 129 * Georgia 11

State Route 11 * Georgia 17

State Route 17 * Georgia 75

State Route 75 * Georgia 75 Alternate

State Route 75 Alternate * Georgia 115

State Route 115 * Georgia 254

State Route 254 * Georgia 255

State Route 255 * Georgia 284

State Route 284 * Georgia 348

State Route 348 * Georgia 356

State Route 356 * Georgia 384

State Route 384

Pedestrians and cycling

* River Bridge Trail * River Hiking Trail * Unicoi State Park Trail * Yonah Preserve Trail

Demographics

2020 census

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 27,144 people, 10,646 households, and 7,750 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 16,062 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 95.1% white, 1.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.0% were English, 14.9% were American, 14.5% were Irish, and 10.8% were

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. Of the 10,646 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 42.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $41,756 and the median income for a family was $50,981. Males had a median income of $40,265 versus $31,061 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,680. About 16.9% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the

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, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 19,944 people, 7,731 households, and 5,782 families living in the county. The

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was . There were 9,454 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 95.16%

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, 2.17%

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, 0.40% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.18%

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, 0.51% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population were

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or Latino of any race. There were 7,731 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were

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living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 21.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.91. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.20% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $36,084, and the median income for a family was $40,704. Males had a median income of $29,907 versus $22,168 for females. The

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for the county was $17,193. About 8.40% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the

, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 15.40% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 28,003 people, 11,695 households, and 8,581 families residing in the county. However, the county is challenging the accuracy of the count.

Communities

Cities

* Helen

Census-designated places

* Sautee-Nacoochee * Yonah

Unincorporated communities

* Mossy Creek * Robertstown * Scorpion Hollow * Benefit *

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Politics

References

External links

White County Chamber of Commerce website

White County Government Website

White County Historical Society Website

History of White County, Georgia
{{Coord, 34, 41, N, 83, 45, W, type:adm2nd_region:US-GA, display=title 1857 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Northeast Georgia Populated places established in 1857