Living in Whitesboro, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitesboro · Census data 2020–2024

Whitesboro has 191 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $39,375 (39% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $70,700, the median rent is $590/month.

Whitesboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Whitesboro at a glance

Population
191
Median age
53.9State: 37
Median household income
$39,375State: $65,039
Median home value
$70,700State: $199,800
Median rent
$590/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
64.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
Average commute
22 min

Is Whitesboro a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Whitesboro

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitesboro the median home value is $70,700, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Whitesboro$70,700
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Whitesboro$590
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Whitesboro median household income

The median household income in Whitesboro is $39,375 and the income per person is $21,160. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Whitesboro$39,375
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Whitesboro: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
92
Owner-occupied
64.6%
Renter-occupied
35.4%
Vacant
10.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.33

Whitesboro demographics

Population
191
Median age
53.9
Under 18
15.2%
65 and older
14.1%
Households
82
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitesboro ›

Education in Whitesboro

13.4% of adults 25 and older in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Whitesboro13.4%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Whitesboro

Unemployment rate
6.8%State: 5%
Average commute
22 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
74.4%

Whitesboro vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Whitesboro191$39,375$70,700$590
Talihina864$40,500$72,000$364
Le Flore145$38,438$68,100$450
Fanshawe357$47,500$144,600$750
Heavener3,012$34,408$59,200$688
Wister1,105$36,607$106,500$788
Red Oak539$35,463$71,300$713
Howe791$52,031$108,600$754
Panola101$41,856$46,500—

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Living in Whitesboro: FAQ

What is the median household income in Whitesboro, OK?

The median household income in Whitesboro is $39,375, 39% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Whitesboro?

The median home value in Whitesboro is $70,700, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Whitesboro?

The median gross rent in Whitesboro is $590 per month, about 21.7% of household income.

Is Whitesboro, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.

What is the median age in Whitesboro?

The median age in Whitesboro is 53.9 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Whitesboro?

The average commute to work in Whitesboro is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Whitesboro?

The unemployment rate in Whitesboro is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Whitesboro?

13.4% of adults in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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