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Wharton

Ohio · 328 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Wharton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−20%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3143563984404821990201020202024Wharton
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,601
+54%since 2000
from $14,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−15%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+280%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+146%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wharton, Ohio?

Wharton, Ohio has about 328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wharton, Ohio?

The typical household in Wharton, Ohio earns about $54,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wharton, Ohio expensive?

In Wharton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Wharton, Ohio?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wharton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wharton, Ohio?

About 13.8% of people in Wharton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wharton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wharton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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