White County's estimated 2026 population is 29,930 with a growth rate of 1.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. White County is the 52nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 25,833 and has seen a growth of 15.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of White County includes 93.08% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.08%)
Two or more races (3.99%)
Black or African American (1.21%)
Other race (0.64%)
Native American (0.37%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,842 | 93.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,109 | 3.99% |
| Black or African American | 336 | 1.21% |
| Other race | 178 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
White County's average per capita income is $35,819. Household income levels show a median of $52,206. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,729 | - |
| Families | $68,157 | $76,948 |
| Households | $52,206 | $70,030 |
| Non Families | $27,436 | $52,700 |
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