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Wharton

Texas · 8,832 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 $23,727. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,832
−4%since 2000
from 9,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Wharton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,727
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,704 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,652
+12%since 2000
from $13,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+77%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,813)
Black26%(2,405)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(2,871)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.3%(7,605)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(2,817)
Black26.8%(2,367)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(3,477)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other1.1%(99)
Diversity Score83.7%(7,391)
Diversity Score
84
+2%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wharton, Texas?

Wharton, Texas has about 8,832 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wharton, Texas?

The typical household in Wharton, Texas earns about $23,727 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Wharton, Texas?

About 17.8% 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 29.2% of people in Wharton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wharton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wharton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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