Whitesburg is a city located in Carroll County Georgia. Whitesburg has a 2024 population of 631. Whitesburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.45% annually and its population has increased by 6.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 595 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitesburg is $74,505 with a poverty rate of 22.61%. The median age in Whitesburg is 34.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 563 | 85.43% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 6.07% |
| Other race | 28 | 4.25% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 256 | 2.57 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 92 | 3.5 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.4 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 45 | 3.07 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 31 | 2.45 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 9.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.24% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 34.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.51% |
| Some College | 113 | 27.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 280 | 39 |
| Black | 35 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,250 | $61,154 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $66,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,833 | $61,442 | $28,229 |
| Some College | $50,938 | $63,333 | $28,438 |
$50,833
Average Earnings
$61,442
Average Male
$28,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Whitesburg residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 514 | 124 | 24.12% |
| Black | 40 | 16 | 40% |
| Multiple | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 2 | 6.06% |
22.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.93%
Male Poverty Rate
26.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitesburg is Black, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitesburg is Hispanic, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.5% |
| High School | 25.35% |
| Some College | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 14.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,167 | $61,413 |
| Households | $63,750 | $74,505 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,667 | $94,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 5.58% |
| Black | 1 | 2.86% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.25%
Born in Whitesburg
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.24% of Whitesburg residents were born in the United States, with 82.25% having been born in Georgia. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 676 | 9 | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 667 | 9 | 1.37% |
| 2027 | 658 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 649 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 2025 | 640 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 2024 | 631 | 9 | 1.45% |
| 2023 | 622 | 12 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 610 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 599 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 595 | -20 | -3.25% |
| 2019 | 615 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 613 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 612 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 609 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 2015 | 598 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 594 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 596 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 593 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 592 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 594 | 0 | 0% |