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White County, GA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in White County, Georgia.
Population
28,810
Land area
241sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in White County
White County at a glance
- White County is 37% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,666 a year, 9% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,900 (8% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cleveland (3,534), Sautee-Nacoochee (605) and Yonah (543).
Local data for White County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,666
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$278,900
Prices +1.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,985), German Americans (2,954), Scottish Americans (1,112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,122
9,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
PPP loans
$37.1M
727 loans, 5,960 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$151K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
White County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 28°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in White County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in White County, GA?
- Cleveland is the largest city or town in White County, with about 3,534 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in White County?
- White County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30528, 30545, 30571.
- What is the population of White County, GA?
- About 28,810 people live in White County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border White County?
- White County borders Hall County, Habersham County, Lumpkin County, Union County, Towns County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023