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Wharton

New Jersey · 7,241 residents · 2.079 sq mi
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Wharton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $291,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,241
+15%since 2000
from 6,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,483 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wharton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,482
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,691
+62%since 2000
from $25,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(2,795)
Black3.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(3,576)
Asian5.4%(394)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.8%(5,197)
Diversity Score
72
+24%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wharton, New Jersey?

Wharton, New Jersey has about 7,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wharton, New Jersey earns about $82,482 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 $291,700, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in Wharton, New Jersey?

About 30.7% 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 13.4% 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 1,836 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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