This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,594.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Whitewright for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 160 | 14.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 300 | 26.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 32 | 2.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 87 | 7.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 305 | 26.9 |
Associate's degree | 34 | 3 |
Bachelor's degree | 131 | 11.5 |
Master's degree | 48 | 4.2 |
Professional school degree | 15 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 23 | 2 |