White County's estimated 2026 population is 29,997 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. White County is the 50th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 25,833 and has seen a growth of 16.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 22,064 adults, (5,979 of whom are seniors) in White County.
Female: 14,208 (50.5%)
Male: 13,952 (49.5%)
The racial composition of White County includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,076 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,295 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 287 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 202 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 130 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.16% |
White County's average per capita income is $37,487. Household income levels show a median of $52,188. The poverty rate stands at 13.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,698 | - |
| Families | $70,588 | $80,839 |
| Households | $52,188 | $71,135 |
| Non Families | $31,188 | $51,160 |
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