White County, Tennessee

White County
White County Courthouse in Sparta
Location within the U.S. state of 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
 • 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.