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Whitfield County, Georgia Population 2021
Whitfield County, Georgia's estimated population is 105,386 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Whitfield County, Georgia is the 26th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 102,745 and has seen a growth of 2.57% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105,386 | 379 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 105,007 | 379 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 104,628 | 379 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 104,249 | 15 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 104,234 | -172 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 104,406 | 737 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 103,669 | 586 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 103,083 | 355 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 102,728 | -220 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 102,948 | 28 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 102,920 | 175 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 102,745 | 30,283 | 41.79% |
| 1990 | 72,462 | 6,673 | 10.14% |
| 1980 | 65,789 | 10,681 | 19.38% |
| 1970 | 55,108 | 12,999 | 30.87% |
| 1960 | 42,109 | 7,677 | 22.30% |
| 1950 | 34,432 | 8,327 | 31.90% |
| 1940 | 26,105 | 5,297 | 25.46% |
| 1930 | 20,808 | 3,911 | 23.15% |
| 1920 | 16,897 | 963 | 6.04% |
| 1910 | 15,934 | 1,425 | 9.82% |
| 1900 | 14,509 | 1,593 | 12.33% |
| 1890 | 12,916 | 1,016 | 8.54% |
| 1880 | 11,900 | 1,783 | 17.62% |
| 1870 | 10,117 | 70 | 0.70% |
| 1860 | 10,047 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.36% (379)
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State
Founded
December 30, 1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
102,745
Growth Since 2010
2.57% (2,641)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92,420 | 88.66% |
| Black or African American | 4,011 | 3.85% |
| Some Other Race | 3,966 | 3.80% |
| Asian | 1,536 | 1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1,485 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 815 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.00% |
Whitfield County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,629 | 2.88 | 64.6 |
| Married | 18,710 | 3.47 | 76.7 |
| Non Family | 9,910 | 1.27 | 53.1 |
| Female | 4,880 | 3.56 | 45.7 |
| Male | 2,129 | 3.68 | 54.9 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,906 | 14.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,598 | 15.78% |
| High School Graduate | 19,772 | 29.44% |
| Some College | 12,522 | 18.65% |
| Associates Degree | 3,802 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,988 | 10.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,568 | 5.31% |
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Whitfield County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,233 | 35,551 | 8,731 |
| Hispanic | 18,663 | 7,627 | 893 |
| Black | 2,639 | 2,228 | 308 |
| Other Race | 2,193 | 950 | 81 |
| Asian | 1,046 | 721 | 395 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 497 | 107 |
| Native American | 411 | 208 | 164 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 39.90%.
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$32,035
Average Earnings
$35,419
Average Male
$28,459
Average Female
Whitfield County, Georgia Language by Age
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Whitfield County, Georgia Language
68.82% of Whitfield County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 31.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.35% of the population.
Whitfield County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36,426 | 7,604 | 20.88% |
| White | 59,915 | 7,108 | 11.86% |
| Other | 3,947 | 1,036 | 26.25% |
| Black | 3,781 | 724 | 19.15% |
| Multiple | 1,448 | 595 | 41.09% |
| Native | 790 | 453 | 57.34% |
| Asian | 1,507 | 319 | 21.17% |
15.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.39%
Male Poverty Rate
17.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whitfield County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitfield County, Georgia is Native, with 57.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitfield County, Georgia is White, with 11.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.32%.
Whitfield County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Whitfield County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Whitfield County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Whitfield County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,426 | 4.98% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 0.84% |
| Black | 171 | 5.52% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 7.98% |
| Other Race | 29 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.07% |
Whitfield County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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8.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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57.41%
Born in Whitfield County, Georgia
81.34%
Native Born
18.66%
Foreign Born
13.48%
Non Citizen
5.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.34% of Whitfield County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 57.41% having been born in Georgia. 13.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990