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Whitewright

Texas · 1,725 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 $43,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,100. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,725
−1%since 2000
from 1,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitewright
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,365
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,104
+62%since 2000
from $16,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+99%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,317)
Black7.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(164)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other5.6%(97)
Diversity Score49.1%(847)
Diversity Score
49
+78%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewright, Texas?

Whitewright, Texas has about 1,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewright, Texas?

The typical household in Whitewright, Texas earns about $43,365 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 $144,100, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewright, Texas?

About 19.1% 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 21.8% of people in Whitewright, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewright, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewright, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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