White County, Tennessee
White County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,841 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,707 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sparta. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
White County at a glance
White County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Tennessee counties
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SpartaPopulation 4,980
Top linked places
Quick Facts about White County
| Population | 27,707 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | White County, White County, White County, White County |
| Area | 379 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9264,-85.4552 |
| Named for | James White, John White |
| Capital | Sparta |
| Establishment | September 11, 1806 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:52:50 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 73 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
White County is located at 35°55'35"N 85°27'19"W (35.9263500, -85.4551800). It has 5 neighbors: Cumberland County, DeKalb County, Putnam County, Van Buren County and Warren County.
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The largest city of White County is Sparta with a population of 4,980. Other cities include and Doyle population 587. See all White County cities & populated places.
White County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in White County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 4,980 | City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States |
| Doyle | 587 | Human settlement in White County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wi...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of White County
Official Website- Sparta
Demographics
The population of White County increased by 6.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,050 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,031 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,193 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,264 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,342 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,463 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,764 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,086 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,345 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,707 | 1.31% | estimation process |
People born in White County (5)
People born in White County, including politician Charles Edward Snodgrass, politician Absalom J. Hembree, baseball player Earl Webb, .
More notable people
- Pauline Weaver (American prospector) he was born in 01/01/1797
- William R. Snodgrass (American politician) he was born in 15/09/1922
Other places with the same name (4)
- White County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 78,729 people.
- White County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 31,094 people.
- White County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 24,165 people.
- White County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,364 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |