Wharton township is located in Fayette County Pennsylvania. Wharton township has a 2024 population of 3,361. Wharton township is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Wharton township is $95,843 with a poverty rate of 28.76%. The median age in Wharton township is 38.8 years: 33.9 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wharton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,803 | 83.47% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 9.47% |
| Other race | 188 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,100 | 2.3 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 589 | 2.73 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.75 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Female | 35 | 2.14 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 11 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 584 | 23.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,161 | 47.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 283 | 11.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,134 | 1,970 | 624 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 263 | 53 |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 54.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $54,231 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $87,917 |
| High School Graduate | $31,883 | $38,185 | $26,518 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $29,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,953 | $34,363 | $36,202 |
| Some College | $35,962 | $0 | $35,673 |
$34,953
Average Earnings
$34,363
Average Male
$36,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.02% of Wharton township residents speak only English, while 19.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,571 | 779 | 30.3% |
| Other | 188 | 84 | 44.68% |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Multiple | 318 | 17 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 54.17% |
28.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.29%
Male Poverty Rate
25.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wharton township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wharton township is Multiple, with 5.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 36.16% |
| Some College | 28.06% |
| High School | 20.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,125 | $103,309 |
| Households | $76,845 | $95,843 |
| Married Families | $97,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,424 | $84,728 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 5.3% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 6.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.09%
Born in Wharton township
82.64%
Native Born
17.36%
Foreign Born
14.23%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
82.64% of Wharton township residents were born in the United States, with 48.09% having been born in Pennsylvania. 14.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,541 | 36 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 3,505 | 36 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 3,469 | 36 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 3,433 | 36 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 3,397 | 36 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 3,361 | 36 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 3,325 | 36 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 3,289 | -39 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 3,328 | -24 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 3,352 | -55 | -1.61% |
| 2019 | 3,407 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,420 | -20 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 3,440 | -26 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 3,466 | -25 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 3,491 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 3,510 | -20 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 3,530 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,543 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 3,561 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 3,571 | 0 | 0% |