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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whiteville

Tennessee · 3,148 residents · 2.636 sq mi
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Whiteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,368. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,098 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,148
+200%since 1990
from 1,050 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,194 / sq mi
+200%since 1990
from 398 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6622K3K4K5K1990201020202024Whiteville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,368
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,310
+36%since 1990
from $8,317 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
28.0% rent
2.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(528)
Black49.7%(522)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(656)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,179)
Black60.9%(1,917)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score60%(1,890)
60
−4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiteville, Tennessee?

Whiteville, Tennessee has about 3,148 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whiteville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Whiteville, Tennessee earns about $22,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiteville, Tennessee expensive?

In Whiteville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Whiteville, Tennessee?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whiteville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiteville, Tennessee?

About 18.7% of people in Whiteville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiteville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiteville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,098 residents, a change of about 200 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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