White County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cleveland, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 29,668 residents in 2024, up from 28,004 in 2020. It covers about 241 square miles of land and was created in 1857.
- County seatCleveland
- Population (2024 estimate)29,668
- Land area241 square miles
- Created1857
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable White County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in White County
White County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland (county seat) | 3,583 | |
| Helen | 630 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Sautee-Nacoochee and Yonah.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 129
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 17, SR 75, SR 115, SR 254, SR 255, SR 284, SR 348, SR 356, SR 384
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Smithgall Woods State Park (state park)
- Unicoi State Park (state park)
- Chattahoochee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chestatee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Chattahoochee River, Town Creek, Mossy Creek, White Creek, Dukes Creek and Turner Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our White County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
White County borders Habersham County, Hall County, Lumpkin County, Towns County and Union County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of White County, Georgia?
Cleveland is the county seat of White County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in White County, Georgia?
White County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Cleveland and Helen.
What counties border White County?
White County borders Habersham County, Hall County, Lumpkin County, Towns County and Union County.
Is there a printable map of White County?
Yes. The White County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in White County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 29,668 people lived in White County on July 1, 2024, up from 28,004 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)