White County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- White County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47185
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 185
Geography
- Land Area
- 376.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 379.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.927049
- Longitude
- -85.455785
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,018
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,926
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,187 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 832 | 3.0% |
| White | 25,987 | 92.8% |
| Black | 307 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,393 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 529 | 2.4% |
| White | 20,584 | 93.9% |
| Black | 477 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 215 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,160
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,237
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,664
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,076 | 92.6% |
| Black | 287 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,611
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,394 | 14.4% |
| Republican | 7,721 | 46.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,496 | 39.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,810 | 47.0% |
| Female | 8,801 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,105 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 1.9% |
| Black | 155 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,912
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,371 | 42.2% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 31.6% |
| Black | 41 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 29.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,398 | 43.5% |
| Female | 3,514 | 39.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,524 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,062 (15.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,335
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $207,259
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $877
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.