Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Whitfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 102,599 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,837 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dalton. The county was created 174 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Whitfield County at a glance
Whitfield County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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DaltonPopulation 33,853
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Quick Facts about Whitfield County
| Population | 103,837 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 751.1 km2 |
| Official name | Whitfield County |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8056,-84.9672 |
| Altitude | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Capital | Dalton |
| Establishment | December 30, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:12:39 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Whitfield County is located at 34°48'20"N 84°58'2"W (34.8056100, -84.9672200). It has 5 neighbors: Catoosa County, Gordon County, Walker County, Bradley County and Hamilton County.
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The largest city of Whitfield County is Varnell with a population of 2,137. Other cities include, Tunnel Hill population 892 and Cohutta population 644. See all Whitfield County cities & populated places.
Whitfield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 33,853 | City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States |
| Varnell | 2,137 | City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Tunnel Hill | 892 | City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Cohutta | 644 | Human settlement in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America |
Official website of Whitfield County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Whitfield County increased by 1.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 102,599 | - | census |
| 2011 | 102,920 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 102,948 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 102,728 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 103,083 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 103,669 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 104,406 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 104,234 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 104,249 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 104,628 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 103,837 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Whitfield County (1)
Mary Irene Stanton was born in Whitfield County
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