City · Texas
Whitesboro, Texas
Whitesboro, city, in Grayson County, Texas. Whitesboro had 4,188 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,074 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,173 (±17). GEOID 4878532.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,188
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,074 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,173 ±17
Median household income
$70,134
±$20,477 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$249,800
±$77,509 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,305
±$286 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Whitesboro and what county is it in?
Whitesboro is a city in Grayson County, Texas. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 1,219 residents per square mile in 2020.
Whitesboro is in the Sherman-Denison, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Whitesboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,188 people lived in Whitesboro on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,074 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,173 (±17).
| Measure | Whitesboro | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,173 ±17 | 143,337 | +175 |
| Households | 1,627 ±167 | 55,248 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.26 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,692 ±158 | 62,132 | no clear change |
Whitesboro's population since 2000
From 3,760 in 2000 to 4,188 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Whitesboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Whitesboro?
The median resident of Whitesboro is 33.0 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Whitesboro | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 ±4.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±4.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±5.2 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 42.7% ±4.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.3% ±4.9 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±6.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3% ±6.4 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±5.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.0% ±11.4 pts | 23.9% | +13.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1% ±11.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.8% ±9.1 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Whitesboro earn?
Half of Whitesboro's 1,627 households earn less than $70,134 a year (±$20,477), against $72,182 in Grayson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $66,867 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Whitesboro | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,134 ±$20,477 | $72,182 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $142,962 ±$93,272 | $98,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,520 ±$36,808 | $38,174 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% ±7.2 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.5% ±15.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% ±7.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±8.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Whitesboro?
Owners occupy 56.0% of Whitesboro's occupied homes and renters 44.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,800 by its owner (±$77,509). The median renter pays $1,305 a month including utilities, and 29.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Whitesboro | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,800 ±$77,509 | $248,400 | +$119,470 |
| Median gross rent | $1,305 ±$286 | $1,310 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2% ±14.7 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,465 ±$232 | $1,830 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.0% ±9.9 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.0% ±9.9 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,692 ±158 | 62,132 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0% ±6.5 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.7% ±9.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Whitesboro building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Whitesboro in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 6.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Whitesboro work and get to work?
77.0% of Whitesboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes.
| Measure | Whitesboro | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±9.1 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±8.0 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±4.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.6% ±7.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±4.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±4.7 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Whitesboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Whitesboro, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11.03Grayson County | 4,682 | $61,755 |
| Tract 11.04Grayson County | 3,245 | $95,192 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Whitesboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Whitesboro compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Whitesboro is the 5,387th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 424th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Whitesboro ranks 426th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 424th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 430th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 424th | 979 |
| Median household income | 426th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 105th | 978 |
| Median home value | 348th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 303rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 337th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 312th | 877 |
| Median age | 736th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 836th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 628th | 976 |
Whitesboro's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Whitesboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Whitesboro?
18 of the 57 figures for Whitesboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Whitesboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Whitesboro.