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White County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Sparta

White County's estimated 2025 population is 30,076 with a growth rate of 2.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. White County is the 51st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 25,833 and has seen a growth of 16.42% since that time.

30,076
Total Population
80
Population Density (mi²)
51
Population Rank (State)
692 2.36%
Annual Population Growth

White County Population

White County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of White County includes 93.08% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White25,84293.08%
Two or more races1,1093.99%
Black or African American3361.21%
Other race1780.64%
Native American1020.37%
Asian1000.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander970.35%

White County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

White County's average per capita income is $35,819. Household income levels show a median of $52,206. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,729-
Families$68,157$76,948
Households$52,206$70,030
Non Families$27,436$52,700

$35,819

Average Income

$52,206

Median Household Income

14.75%

Poverty Rate