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Whitewright

Texas · 1,604 residents · 1.832 sq mi
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Whitewright has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,886. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,604
−8%since 2000
from 1,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,886
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,268
+57%since 2000
from $16,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,338)
Black8.3%(133)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(91)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score33.3%(534)
Diversity Score
33
+21%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewright, Texas?

Whitewright, Texas has about 1,604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewright, Texas?

The typical household in Whitewright, Texas earns about $44,886 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewright, Texas?

About 21.7% 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 12.3% 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 109 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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