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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Whitewright

Texas · 1,713 residents · 1.832 sq mi
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Whitewright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,494. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,713
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
935 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,494
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,194 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,095
−37%vs 2000
vs $16,137 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
63.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
36.3% rent
1.7
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,532)
Black8.5%(146)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(40)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score28.6%(489)
29
+4%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−14.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Whitewright, Texas?

Whitewright, Texas has about 1,713 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Whitewright, Texas?

The typical household in Whitewright, Texas earns about $20,494 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewright, Texas?

About 9.5% 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 16.4% of people in Whitewright, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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