White County, Tennessee
White County, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
County | |
| Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | September 11, 1806 |
| County seat | Sparta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 379 sq mi (980 km2) |
| • Land | 377 sq mi (980 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (6 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 26,939 |
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,939. Its county seat is Sparta.
History[edit | edit source]
White County was created in 1806 from parts of Jackson and Smith counties. It was named after John White, a Revolutionary War soldier and early settler.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 379 square miles (980 km²), of which 377 square miles (980 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Putnam County (north)
- Cumberland County (east)
- Van Buren County (south)
- Warren County (southwest)
- DeKalb County (west)
National protected area[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 26,939 people, 10,000 households, and 7,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile (27/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
Communities[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
- Sparta (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
White County is served by the White County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and White County High School.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Lamar Alexander, former Governor of Tennessee and U.S. Senator
- George Gibbs Dibrell, U.S. Congressman and Confederate officer
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in White County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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