Whitewright Authority

Whitewright is a middle-income small town of 1,659.

Whitewright, Texas

Population in Whitewright stands at 1,659 — placing it among the smaller communities of Fannin County, Texas. Households here earn a median of $57,692.

Definition and scope

Whitewright sits within Fannin County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Bonham, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Whitewright has approximately 1,659 residents. The median age is 39.7 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $242,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 81.7%
• Black or African American: 8.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Whitewright is $57,692. Poverty rate stands at 16.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.6%. Educational attainment: 18.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Whitewright:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Whitewright is Tri-County Aerodrome. Federal court business routes through Fannin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Gainesville, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 770 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.