Population 28,160 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White County
Household size in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in White County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
White County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in White County than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in White County
Renters in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% of households in White County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (54.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in White County is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in White County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $560 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $665 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$270 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in White County costs $831 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $270 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in White County
Bachelor's degrees in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in White County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in White County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in White County
| Period | White County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in White County: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
White County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 2.51 | 43.3 | 9.5% | 23.1% | 9.1% | 1983 | $831 | 14.8% | 84.4% | 6.1% |
| DeKalb County | 2.44 | 41.7 | 9.8% | 27.4% | 12.6% | 1987 | $893 | 20.7% | 84.1% | 5.9% |
| Cumberland County | 2.26 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 10.6% | 1993 | $965 | 18.3% | 90.7% | 4.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 41.9 | 10.7% | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1985 | $847 | 13.7% | 85.5% | 5.5% |
| Rutherford County | 2.83 | 34.8 | 12.4% | 35.2% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,658 | 36.2% | 92.7% | 3.5% |
| Roane County | 2.44 | 46.3 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 1981 | $867 | 22.0% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| Anderson County | 2.44 | 42.7 | 11.5% | 28.3% | 9.0% | 1976 | $1,062 | 28.4% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Williamson County | 2.91 | 40.9 | 6.2% | 21.2% | 5.4% | 2001 | $2,202 | 63.1% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Knox County | 2.46 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 8.5% | 1985 | $1,401 | 41.4% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Sevier County | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.5% | 29.3% | 22.0% | 1995 | $1,131 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 3.3% |
| Hickman County | 2.54 | 42.6 | 13.5% | 20.8% | 11.9% | 1988 | $955 | 13.9% | 86.1% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bourbon County, KY · Tyler County, TX · Butts County, GA · Butler County, AL · Burleson County, TX · Sumner County, KS · Tattnall County, GA · Taylor County, FL · Brooke County, WV · Bremer County, IA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up White County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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