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Wharton

Texas · 9,237 residents · 8.246 sq mi
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Wharton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,704. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $50,600. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,237
+3%since 1990
from 9,011 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,093 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+6%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,704
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,993
+39%since 1990
from $10,077 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
46.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(5,744)
Black26.6%(2,401)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(2,285)
Asian0.5%(42)
Diversity Score81.2%(7,321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,813)
Black26%(2,405)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(2,871)
Asian0.6%(59)
Diversity Score82.3%(7,605)
Diversity Score
82
+1%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wharton, Texas?

Wharton, Texas has about 9,237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wharton, Texas?

The typical household in Wharton, Texas earns about $26,704 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wharton, Texas expensive?

In Wharton, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Wharton, Texas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wharton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wharton, Texas?

About 22.2% of people in Wharton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wharton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wharton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 226 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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