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White House

Tennessee · 12,982 residents · 11.769 sq mi
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White House is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,085. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,982
+80%since 2000
from 7,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K12K16K1990201020202024White House
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,085
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,648
+79%since 2000
from $19,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,979)
Black1.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1%(74)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(479)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(11,240)
Black2.2%(285)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(614)
Asian1.2%(152)
Other3.5%(460)
Diversity Score27.3%(3,548)
Diversity Score
27
+312%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White House, Tennessee?

White House, Tennessee has about 12,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White House, Tennessee?

The typical household in White House, Tennessee earns about $80,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White House, Tennessee expensive?

In White House, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $224,600, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in White House, Tennessee?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in White House, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White House, Tennessee?

About 5.6% of people in White House, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has White House, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, White House, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,957 residents, a change of about 329 percent over that period.

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