Whitfield County, Georgia

Whitfield County, Georgia

Whitfield County Courthouse in October 2013
Map of Georgia highlighting Whitfield County
Location in the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded December 30, 1851
Seat Dalton
Largest city Dalton
Area
 • Total 291 sq mi (754 km2)
 • Land 290 sq mi (751 km2)
 • Water 0.6 sq mi (2 km2), 0.2%
Population
 • (2010) 102,599
 • Density 353/sq mi (136/km²)
Congressional district 14th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.whitfieldcountyga.com

Whitfield County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census shows a population of 102,599.[1] The county seat is Dalton.[2] The county was created on December 30, 1851.

Whitfield County is part of the Dalton, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton, TN-GA-AL Combined Statistical Area.

History

During the Civil War, the men of Whitfield County answered the call to enlist in the Confederate Army. The following units were raised in Whitfield County.

Several engagements took place in and around Whitfield County including:

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 291 square miles (750 km2), of which 290 square miles (750 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.2%) is water.[3] The majority of Whitfield County is located in the Conasauga River sub-basin in the ACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), with a part of the western edge of the county is located in the Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga sub-basin of the Middle Tennessee-Hiwassee basin. A very small portion of the southern edge of the county is located in the Oostanaula River sub-basin in the larger ACT River Basin.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
186010,047—
187010,1170.7%
188011,90017.6%
189012,9168.5%
190014,50912.3%
191015,9349.8%
192016,8976.0%
193020,80823.1%
194026,10525.5%
195034,43231.9%
196042,10922.3%
197055,10830.9%
198065,78919.4%
199072,46210.1%
200083,52515.3%
2010102,59922.8%
Est. 2016104,589[5]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

Election Results[10]

Presidential elections results in Whitfield County
Year Democratic Republican Others
2016 25.9% 7,937 70.2% 21,537 3.8% 1,184
2012 26.74% 7,210 71.58% 19,305 1.68% 453
2008 29.39% 8,167 69.20% 19,230 1.41% 394
2004 26.26% 6,933 73.10% 19,297 0.64% 169
2000 30.19% 7,034 68.03% 15,852 1.78% 416
1996 35.4% 7,720 56.7% 12,368 7.9% 1,729
1992 33.0% 7,335 54.00% 12,003 13.1% 2,901
1988 26.5% 4,618 73.1% 12,761 0.4% 72
1984 30.6% 5,284 69.4% 11,957 0.0% 0
1980 59.0% 9,691 39.0% 6,404 2.1% 344
1976 70.00% 10,475 30.00% 4,498 0.0% 0
1972 18.2% 1,955 81.5% 8,591 0.0% 0
1968 23.7% 2,723 42.0% 4,828 34.4% 3,957
1964 61.7% 7,330 38.3% 4,546 0.0% 4
1960 46.5% 3,604 53.5% 4,148 0.0% 0

2000 census

As of the 2000 Census, there were 29,385 households out of which 36.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.30% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,377, and the median income for a family was $44,652. Males had a median income of $30,122 versus $23,709 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,515. About 8.60% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 102,599 people, 35,180 households, and 26,090 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 353.2 inhabitants per square mile (136.4/km2). There were 39,899 housing units at an average density of 137.4 per square mile (53.1/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 76.6% white, 3.7% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.0% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 31.6% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 12.1% were American, 11.0% were Irish, 8.4% were English, and 7.5% were German.[13]

Of the 35,180 households, 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.8% were non-families, and 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.36. The median age was 34.0 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,345 and the median income for a family was $48,991. Males had a median income of $34,150 versus $27,315 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,780. About 15.6% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Education

Whitfield County Schools

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

  • Antioch Elementary School
  • Beaverdale Elementary School
  • Cedar Ridge Elementary School
  • Cohutta Elementary School
  • Dawnville Elementary School
  • Dug Gap Elementary School
  • Eastside Elementary School
  • New Hope Elementary School
  • Pleasant Grove Elementary School
  • Tunnel Hill Elementary School
  • Valley Point Elementary School
  • Varnell Elementary School
  • Westside Elementary School

Private Schools

Alternative Schools

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Previous Presidential Elections Results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 70.3% 21,537 25.9% 7,937 3.9% 1184
2012 71.6% 19,305 26.7% 7,210 1.7% 453
2008 69.2% 19,230 29.4% 8,167 1.4% 394
2004 73.1% 19,297 26.3% 6,933 0.6% 169
2000 68.0% 15,852 30.2% 7,034 1.8% 416
1996 56.7% 12,368 35.4% 7,720 7.9% 1729
1992 54.0% 12,003 33.0% 7,335 13.1% 2901
1988 73.1% 12,761 26.5% 4,618 0.4% 72
1984 69.4% 11,957 30.7% 5,284
1980 39.0% 6,404 59.0% 9,691 2.1% 344
1976 30.0% 4,498 70.0% 10,475
1972 81.5% 8,591 18.5% 1,955
1968 42.0% 4,828 23.7% 2726 34.4% 3,954
1964 38.3% 4,546 61.7% 7,330 0.0% 4
1960 53.5% 4,148 46.5% 3,604
1956 49.7% 4,205 50.4% 4,264
1952 37.5% 2,795 62.5% 4,661
1948 11.5% 621 63.4% 3,419 25.1% 1,351
1944 26.7% 1,032 73.3% 2,827
1940 23.8% 991 76.0% 3,162 0.1% 6
1936 26.1% 877 73.7% 2,481 0.3% 9
1932 16.6% 483 81.9% 2,384 1.6% 45
1928 58.8% 1,650 41.2% 1,154
1924 33.5% 668 61.9% 1,236 4.6% 92
1920 58.5% 1,073 41.5% 762
1916 38.9% 707 60.2% 1,093 0.9% 16
1912 33.6% 443 58.6% 772 7.7% 102

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Dave Leip's Election Atlas".
  11. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  12. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  13. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  14. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  15. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS

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