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Whitewright

Texas · 1,749 residents (2025 est.) · 1.832 sq mi
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Whitewright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,692. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $242,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,659
−5%since 2000
from 1,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+2%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,749 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitewright
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,692
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,623
+121%since 2000
from $16,137 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−4%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,000
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+152%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,495)
Black8.3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(46)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,355)
Black8.1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(97)
Diversity Score40.1%(666)
Diversity Score
40
+46%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewright, Texas?

Whitewright, Texas has about 1,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewright, Texas?

The typical household in Whitewright, Texas earns about $57,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewright, Texas expensive?

In Whitewright, Texas, the median home is worth about $242,000, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewright, Texas?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewright, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewright, Texas?

About 16.8% of people in Whitewright, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewright, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewright, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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