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.

Whitehouse, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,642

Median Agei

47.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%4,291

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%247

Two or More

1.6%75

Black

0.4%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%87

High School Diploma

23.7%810

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%294

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%543

Associate's Degree

11.6%396

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%742

Master's Degree

9.5%324

Professional Degree

2.3%80

Doctorate

1.8%63

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

35.4%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,200

Median Renti

$881

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80%1,553

Renter-Occupied

20%388

Total Units

2,027

Homeownership

80%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%56

$50K–$100K

2.4%38

$100K–$150K

18.4%286

$150K–$200K

10.2%159

$200K–$300K

24.5%381

$300K–$500K

29%451

$500K–$1M

11.1%172

$1M+

0.6%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

115

$750–$1,000

177

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%35

2010–2019

16%325

2000–2009

21.9%444

1990–1999

10.3%209

1980–1989

3.4%69

1970–1979

18.8%381

1960–1969

3.6%72

1950–1959

8.2%167

1940–1949

2.5%50

1939 or earlier

13.6%275

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.3%1,519

Electricity

19.3%375

Other

1.6%31

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,229

Mean Household Incomei

$121,548

Per Capita Incomei

$51,458

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

2,464

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%21

$10K–$15K

1.2%23

$15K–$20K

1.9%36

$20K–$25K

2.8%54

$25K–$30K

4.6%90

$30K–$35K

4.1%80

$35K–$40K

3.5%67

$40K–$45K

1.4%27

$45K–$50K

1.5%29

$50K–$60K

8.4%163

$60K–$75K

4%78

$75K–$100K

19.4%377

$100K–$125K

11.7%228

$125K–$150K

9%174

$150K–$200K

11.8%229

$200K+

13.7%265

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,263

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,411

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

204(5.5% of civilian adults)