Whitney is a town located in Hill County Texas. Whitney has a 2024 population of 2,120. Whitney is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 6.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,999 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitney is $59,804 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median age in Whitney is 36.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,783 | 77.25% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 7.45% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 6.63% |
| Other race | 149 | 6.46% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 830 | 2.63 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 332 | 3.7 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.15 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 167 | 2.95 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
| Male | 36 | 3.36 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 10.19% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 6.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 2.46% |
| High School Graduate | 497 | 34.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 11.52% |
| Some College | 336 | 23.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,100 | 947 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 115 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 56 | 8 |
| Black | 47 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 13.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $65,167 | $29,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,125 | $0 | $103,750 |
| High School Graduate | $24,817 | $32,880 | $13,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,536 | $49,861 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,125 | $49,444 | $22,692 |
| Some College | $41,204 | $65,750 | $28,958 |
$36,125
Average Earnings
$49,444
Average Male
$22,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.58% of Whitney residents speak only English, while 17.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,437 | 232 | 16.14% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 179 | 39.17% |
| Multiple | 172 | 119 | 69.19% |
| Other | 149 | 78 | 52.35% |
| Asian | 45 | 10 | 22.22% |
| Black | 120 | 10 | 8.33% |
21.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.09%
Male Poverty Rate
25.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitney is Multiple, with 69.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitney is Black, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.93% |
| High School | 15.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.49% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,917 | $75,832 |
| Households | $42,024 | $59,804 |
| Married Families | $79,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,744 | $29,032 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 13.33% |
| Black | 3 | 5.56% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.33%
Born in Whitney
91.72%
Native Born
8.28%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
4.29%
Naturalized
91.72% of Whitney residents were born in the United States, with 68.33% having been born in Texas. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,272 | 31 | 1.38% |
| 2028 | 2,241 | 30 | 1.36% |
| 2027 | 2,211 | 30 | 1.38% |
| 2026 | 2,181 | 31 | 1.44% |
| 2025 | 2,150 | 30 | 1.42% |
| 2024 | 2,120 | 30 | 1.44% |
| 2023 | 2,090 | 30 | 1.46% |
| 2022 | 2,060 | 36 | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 2,024 | 25 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1,999 | -122 | -5.75% |
| 2019 | 2,121 | -20 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 2,141 | 45 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 2,096 | 30 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 2,066 | 15 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 2,051 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 2,062 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,069 | -21 | -1% |
| 2012 | 2,090 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 2,108 | 22 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 2,086 | 0 | 0% |