White County, GA

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2021 Population

27,886

6.93% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.7

2.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

5.57% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,729

16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$198,900

8.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,297

8.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, White County, GA had a population of 27.9k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $64,729. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of White County, GA declined from 29,962 to 27,886, a −6.93% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,788 to $64,729, a 16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), Other (Hispanic) (1.51%), and White (Hispanic) (1.26%).

None of the households in White County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in White County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in White County, GA are Truett McConnell University (162 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in White County, GA was $198,900, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in White County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in White County, GA was 2 cars per household.

White County, GA borders Habersham County, GA, Hall County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Towns County, GA, and Union County, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

White County, GA is home to a population of 27.9k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.81% of White County, GA residents were born outside of the country (505 people).

In 2021, there were 27.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.3k people) in White County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 913 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 488 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of White County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in White County, GA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in White County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.3k ± 377
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
913 ± 395
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
488 ± 100

3.38%

Hispanic Population

942 people

3.38% of the people in White County, GA are hispanic (942 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

505 people

2.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

696 people

As of 2021, 1.81% of White County, GA residents (505 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White County, GA was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in White County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
846 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
344 ± 167
Gulf War (2001-)
269 ± 182

White County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White County, GA employs 12.3k people. The largest industries in White County, GA are Retail Trade (1,710 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,695 people), and Manufacturing (1,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($70,391), Construction ($68,790), and Utilities ($59,335).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.3k

2021 Value

± 1,014

−8.9%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White County, GA declined at a rate of −8.9%, from 13.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,518 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,145 people), and Management Occupations (982 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.3k

2021 Value

± 1,014

−8.9%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White County, GA declined at a rate of −8.9%, from 13.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White County, GA, are Retail Trade (1,710 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,695 people), and Manufacturing (1,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White County, GA, though some of these residents may live in White County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,197

Median earning men ± $3,517

$26,250

Median earning women ± $3,338

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($69,444), Wholesale Trade ($67,767), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,509).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($48,024), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,188), and Manufacturing ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

154
Retail Trade
149
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
128
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$104k
Manufacturing
$37.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$30.5k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in White County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 82.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in White County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 82.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in White County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in White County, GA awarded 162 degrees. The student population of White County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,474 male students and 2,946 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White County, GA are White (143 and 89.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 5.63%), Black or African American (4 and 2.5%), and Unknown (3 and 1.88%).

The largest universities in White County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Truett McConnell University (162 and 100%).

The most popular majors in White County, GA are General Business (38 and 23.5%), Registered Nursing (22 and 13.6%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (20 and 12.3%).

The median tuition cost in White County, GA for private four year colleges is $21,792.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in White County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,420 (45.6% men and 54.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,420 students enrolled in White County, GA, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,736 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
15 degree-majors awarded
General Business
38 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in White County, GA was General Psychology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in White County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Truett McConnell University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Truett McConnell University with 162 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White County, GA, which is 0.62 times less than the 100 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 143 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,792) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in White County, GA was $198,900 in 2021, which is 0.812 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $182,700 to $198,900, a 8.87% increase. The homeownership rate in White County, GA is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in White County, GA have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in White County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.18%.

Housing

Property

$198,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,703

$7,946

Median Property Taxes

±$718

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in White County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.5% of the housing units in White County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9502.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in White County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,729

Median Household Income

± $7,665

10.3k

Number of Households

± 848

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.3k households in White County, GA grew to $64,729 from the previous year's value of $55,788.

The following chart displays the households in White County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for White County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Worked At Home (8.73%)
Carpooled (5.56%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in White County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.73%) and those who carpooled to work (5.56%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White County, GA have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.9% of the workforce in White County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in White County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in White County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.18%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White County, GA (3.25k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White County, GA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in White County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 173 in White County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.8% of the population of White County, GA has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in White County, GA see 5133 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% increase from the previous year (4995 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3109 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1296 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,133 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in White County, GA

Primary care physicians in White County, GA see an average of 5,133 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% increase from the previous year (4,995 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in White County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in White County, GA grew by 3.16% from 12.7% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.8 in White County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in White County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.3% in White County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in White County, GA.

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