Whitfield County, Georgia facts for kids
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Whitfield County
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Whitfield County Courthouse in October 2013
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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 | December 30, 1851 | ||
| Named for | George Whitefield | ||
| Seat | Dalton | ||
| Largest city | Dalton | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 291 sq mi (750 km2) | ||
| • Land | 290. sq mi (751 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 102,864 | ||
| • Density | 355/sq mi (137/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 14th | ||
Whitfield County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census shows a population of 102,864. The county seat is Dalton. The county was created on December 30, 1851, and named after George Whitefield, Methodist evangelist. The "e" was omitted to reflect the pronunciation of his name.
Whitfield County is part of the Dalton metropolitan area, Georgia, which is also included in the Chattanooga–Cleveland–Dalton combined statistical area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 291 square miles (750 km2), of which 290 square miles (750 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.2%) is water. The majority of Whitfield County is located in the Conasauga River sub-basin in the ACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), with a part of the western edge of the county is located in the Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga sub-basin of the Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee basin. A very small portion of the southern edge of the county is located in the Oostanaula River sub-basin in the larger ACT River Basin.
Adjacent counties
- Bradley County, Tennessee (north)
- Murray County (east)
- Gordon County (south)
- Walker County (west-southwest)
- Catoosa County (west-northwest)
- Hamilton County, Tennessee (northwest)
National protected area
- Chattahoochee National Forest (part)
Transportation
Major highways
Interstate 75
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 76
State Route 2
State Route 3
State Route 3 Connector
State Route 52
State Route 71
State Route 201
State Route 286
State Route 401 (unsigned designation for I-75)
Pedestrians and cycling
- Pinhoti Trail
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 10,047 | — | |
| 1870 | 10,117 | 0.7% | |
| 1880 | 11,900 | 17.6% | |
| 1890 | 12,916 | 8.5% | |
| 1900 | 14,509 | 12.3% | |
| 1910 | 15,934 | 9.8% | |
| 1920 | 16,897 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 20,808 | 23.1% | |
| 1940 | 26,105 | 25.5% | |
| 1950 | 34,432 | 31.9% | |
| 1960 | 42,109 | 22.3% | |
| 1970 | 55,108 | 30.9% | |
| 1980 | 65,789 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 72,462 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 83,525 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 102,599 | 22.8% | |
| 2020 | 102,864 | 0.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 103,687 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 60,338 | 63,818 | 57,875 | 72.24% | 62.20% | 56.26% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,066 | 3,631 | 3,553 | 3.67% | 3.54% | 3.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 181 | 180 | 182 | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 736 | 1,292 | 1,394 | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.36% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 25 | 29 | 19 | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 82 | 96 | 304 | 0.10% | 0.09% | 0.30% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 678 | 1,082 | 2,621 | 0.81% | 1.05% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18,419 | 32,471 | 36,916 | 22.05% | 31.65% | 35.89% |
| Total | 83,525 | 102,599 | 102,864 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 102,864 people, 34,518 households, and 25,351 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 102,599 people, 35,180 households, and 26,090 families residing in the county. The population density was 353.2 inhabitants per square mile (136.4/km2). There were 39,899 housing units at an average density of 137.4 per square mile (53.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 76.6% white, 3.7% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.0% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 31.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 12.1% were American, 11.0% were Irish, 8.4% were English, and 7.5% were German.
Of the 35,180 households, 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.8% were non-families, and 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.36. The median age was 34.0 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,345 and the median income for a family was $48,991. Males had a median income of $34,150 versus $27,315 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,780. About 15.6% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Whitfield County Schools
High schools
- Northwest Whitfield High School
- Southeast Whitfield High School
- Coahulla Creek High School
Middle schools
- Eastbrook Middle School
- New Hope Middle School
- North Whitfield Middle School
- Valley Point Middle School
- Westside Middle School
Elementary schools
- Antioch Elementary School
- Beaverdale Elementary School
- Cedar Ridge Elementary School
- Cohutta Elementary School
- Dawnville Elementary School
- Dug Gap Elementary School
- Eastside Elementary School
- New Hope Elementary School
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Tunnel Hill Elementary School
- Valley Point Elementary School
- Varnell Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
Alternative schools
- Crossroads Academy
- Phoenix High School
Dalton Public Schools
High schools
- Dalton High School
- Morris Innovative High School
Middle schools
- Dalton Middle School
Elementary schools
- Brookwood Elementary
- Blue Ridge Elementary
- City Park Elementary
- Park Creek Elementary
- Roan Elementary
- Westwood Elementary
Private schools
- Cedar Valley Christian Academy
- Christian Heritage School
- Learning Tree School
Communities
Cities
Towns
Unincorporated community
- Rocky Face
- Dawnville
- Tilton
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Whitfield para niños
