White County, Tennessee

White County
County
White County Courthouse in Sparta
White County Courthouse in Sparta
Flag of White County
Flag
Map of Tennessee highlighting White County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°56′N 85°27′W / 35.93°N 85.45°W / 35.93; -85.45
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedSeptember 11, 1806
Named forJohn White, early settler[1]
SeatSparta
Largest citySparta
Area
 • Total379 sq mi (980 km2)
 • Land377 sq mi (980 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total27,351
 • Density69/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewhitecountytn.gov

White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the 2020 census, 27,351 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Sparta.

References

  1. ↑ Carroll Van West, "White County," Tennessee Encyclopedia History and Culture. Retrieved: 24 April 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: White County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.