Whitewright town, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Whitewright town is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 1,610. It ranks as the 821st most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitewright town is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitewright town is $54,063. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $207,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Whitewright town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whitewright town, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.