Whitney, Texas

Whitney is a town in Hill County, Texas. The population of the town is 2,087.
Whitney 	Texas
Incorporated 	1902
Nickname 	Getaway Capital of Texas
County 	Hill
Population 	2,087
Elevation 	594 ft (181 m)
Mayor 	Lyric Huffman
Town Guildmaster	Leon Robertson
ZIP code 	76692
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
76.95% White (1,606)
14.18% Hispanic or Latino (296)
6.66% Black or African American (139)
2.20% Other (46)
20.2% (421) of Whitney residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Whitney has low to below average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 1 Pokemon theft in 2018, and averages 0.85 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hill County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The town is 3 miles (5 km) east of Lake Whitney, the site of the very first bass fishing tournament. Organized by the local newspaper, it took place in 1955 with 73 teams participating.
* Whitney has very little amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Subway, Lake Whitney State Park Airport, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a few local restaurants and businesses, David's, a museum, and that's about it.
Category:Texas Towns
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