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Wharton

New Jersey · 7,618 residents (2025 est.) · 2.079 sq mi
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Wharton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,767. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,318
+16%since 2000
from 6,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,520 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+30%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,618 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wharton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,767
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,580 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,614
+69%since 2000
from $25,168 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+6%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,720
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+50%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(4,253)
Black3.9%(244)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,462)
Asian3.1%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(3,652)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(3,202)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(3,754)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other3.6%(266)
Diversity Score68%(4,976)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 50.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 42.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wharton, New Jersey?

Wharton, New Jersey has about 7,318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wharton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Wharton, New Jersey earns about $85,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wharton, New Jersey expensive?

In Wharton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $380,700, and the typical rent is about $1,720 a month.

How educated are people in Wharton, New Jersey?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wharton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wharton, New Jersey?

About 15.3% of people in Wharton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wharton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wharton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,913 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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