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Whitewright, TX


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Whitewright, Texas

Whitewright, Texas, in Grayson county, is 25 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 55 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The town is in the Sherman - Denison area. There are 1,740 residents in Whitewright.

The People and Families of Whitewright

In Whitewright, about 55% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Whitewright.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitewright had a median family income of $42,292.

Political Inclinations

Whitewright folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Whitewright Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whitewright that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Whitewright, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Whitewright strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Whitewright Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Whitewright, TX

Comparing Whitewright to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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