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Texas · 2,134 residents (2025 est.) · 1.86 sq mi
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Whitney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,900. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,050
+12%since 2000
from 1,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,571
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,174 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,824
+102%since 2000
from $12,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+8%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,510)
Black7%(129)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,451)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(508)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(80)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,117)
Diversity Score
55
+51%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitney, Texas?

Whitney, Texas has about 2,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitney, Texas?

The typical household in Whitney, Texas earns about $48,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitney, Texas expensive?

In Whitney, Texas, the median home is worth about $108,900, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Whitney, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitney, Texas?

About 23.9% of people in Whitney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitney, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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