White County, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
White County
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White County Courthouse in Cleveland
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | 1857 | ||
| Named for | David T. White | ||
| Seat | Cleveland | ||
| Largest city | Cleveland | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 242 sq mi (630 km2) | ||
| • Land | 241 sq mi (620 km2) | ||
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.6%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 28,003 | ||
| • Density | 115.71/sq mi (44.68/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 9th | ||
White County is a special area called a county in the northeastern part of Georgia. In 2020, about 28,003 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Cleveland.
White County was created a long time ago, on December 22, 1857. It used to be part of Habersham County. It was probably named after David T. White. He was a representative from Newton County who helped make the new county official.
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Exploring White County's Geography
White County covers about 242 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Mountains and Rivers
The county is mostly in the lower parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The northern areas are higher up, right in the mountains. The highest point in White County is Tray Mountain, which is 4,430 feet tall. It's shared with Towns County and is the 6th highest mountain in Georgia!
Another important mountain is Yonah Mountain, also known as Mount Yonah. This 3,143-foot peak is between the towns of Helen and Cleveland. It has steep cliffs and is the highest point on Georgia's Piedmont Plateau.
All of White County is part of the Upper Chattahoochee River area. This river is a big part of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin.
Neighboring Counties
White County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Towns County to the north
- Habersham County to the east
- Hall County to the south
- Lumpkin County to the west
- Union County to the northwest
Special Protected Areas
You can find these protected natural places in White County:
- Chattahoochee National Forest (part of it)
- Unicoi State Park
Getting Around White County
Major Roads and Highways
Many important roads help people travel through White County:
U.S. Route 129
State Route 11
State Route 17
State Route 75
State Route 75 Alternate
State Route 115
State Route 254
State Route 255
State Route 284
State Route 348
State Route 356
State Route 384
Trails for Walking and Biking
If you like walking or biking, White County has some great trails:
- River Bridge Trail
- River Hiking Trail
- Unicoi State Park Trail
- Yonah Preserve Trail
White County's Population Story
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,315 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,606 | 38.9% | |
| 1880 | 5,341 | 16.0% | |
| 1890 | 6,151 | 15.2% | |
| 1900 | 5,912 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 5,110 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 6,105 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 6,056 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,417 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,951 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,935 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,742 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 10,120 | 30.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,006 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 19,944 | 53.3% | |
| 2010 | 27,144 | 36.1% | |
| 2020 | 28,003 | 3.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 29,026 | 6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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Who Lives in White County?
In 2020, the census counted 28,003 people living in White County. Most residents, about 89%, were White. There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2010, there were 27,144 people. The county had 10,646 households. Many households, about 57%, were married couples. The average age of people living in White County was about 42 years old.
Towns and Communities
White County has several interesting towns and smaller communities.
Cities
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but not officially incorporated as cities:
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not part of any city or census-designated place:
- Mossy Creek
- Robertstown
- Scorpion Hollow
- Benefit
- Leaf
See also
In Spanish: Condado de White (Georgia) para niños
