Whitehouse Authority

Whitehouse is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented small town of 9,122.

Whitehouse, Texas

Whitehouse is a Texas town in Deaf Smith County, Texas, home to 9,122 residents. At $99,458 median household income, Whitehouse sits in the upper income bracket of Texas.

Definition and scope

Located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, Whitehouse operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Hereford, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Whitehouse has approximately 9,122 residents. The median age is 32.4 years. Roughly 75% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $253,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.2%
• Black or African American: 4.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Whitehouse is $99,458. Poverty rate stands at 10.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 33.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Whitehouse:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Pineridge Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Smith County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Mineola, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 463 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

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.