Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Whitewright, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,659

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.7%1,355

Black

8.1%134

Two or More

4.9%82

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%88

High School Diploma

25.2%285

Some College (<1 yr)

7%79

Some College (1+ yr)

28.1%317

Associate's Degree

7.9%89

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%126

Master's Degree

4.9%55

Professional Degree

1.1%12

Doctorate

0.9%10

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,000

Median Renti

$743

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.3%480

Renter-Occupied

33.7%244

Total Units

859

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%16

2010–2019

7.1%61

2000–2009

13.5%116

1990–1999

17.6%151

1980–1989

8.5%73

1970–1979

13%112

1960–1969

13.2%113

1950–1959

2.1%18

1940–1949

2.9%25

1939 or earlier

20.3%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.4%437

Electricity

34.1%247

Wood

3.5%25

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,692

Mean Household Incomei

$80,744

Per Capita Incomei

$35,623

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

746

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$435/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes78% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,692/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

27%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.2%

Top Countries

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

691

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

44(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured