Wharton is a city located in Wharton County Texas. Wharton has a 2024 population of 8,781. It is also the county seat of Wharton County. Wharton is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,623 in 2020.
The average household income in Wharton is $57,080 with a poverty rate of 21.1%. The median age in Wharton is 36 years: 35.6 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wharton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,656 | 53.71% |
| Black or African American | 2,530 | 29.18% |
| Two or more races | 857 | 9.89% |
| Other race | 550 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,466 | 2.4 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 1,607 | 1.15 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Married | 1,063 | 3.67 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 557 | 3.14 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Male | 239 | 3.38 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 973 | 17.11% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 5.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,924 | 33.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 399 | 7.02% |
| Some College | 1,373 | 24.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,132 | 1,385 | 28 |
| Black | 1,817 | 1,463 | 69 |
| White | 1,625 | 1,354 | 517 |
| Other Race | 406 | 291 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 283 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,989 | $0 | $45,085 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,800 | $43,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,027 | $38,938 | $27,978 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,864 | $27,407 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,487 | $37,179 | $24,852 |
| Some College | $34,756 | $34,211 | $37,650 |
$33,487
Average Earnings
$37,179
Average Male
$24,852
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.24% of Wharton residents speak only English, while 24.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,440 | 960 | 39.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,677 | 556 | 15.12% |
| White | 2,064 | 208 | 10.08% |
| Multiple | 778 | 81 | 10.41% |
| Asian | 54 | 9 | 16.67% |
21.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.69%
Male Poverty Rate
27.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wharton is Black, with 39.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wharton is White, with 10.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.69% |
| High School | 28.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.55% |
| Some College | 7.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.78% |
| Female Employed | 14.89% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,893 | $77,176 |
| Households | $37,722 | $57,080 |
| Married Families | $67,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,804 | $33,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
546
Number of Veterans
533
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 151 |
| Korea | 81 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 206 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 7.48% |
| Black | 147 | 7.46% |
| Other Race | 31 | 5.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
79.13%
Born in Wharton
89.8%
Native Born
10.2%
Foreign Born
7.9%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
89.8% of Wharton residents were born in the United States, with 79.13% having been born in Texas. 7.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,979 | 39 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 8,940 | 40 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 8,900 | 40 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 8,860 | 39 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 8,821 | 40 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 8,781 | 39 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 8,742 | 32 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 8,710 | 43 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 8,667 | 44 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 8,623 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 8,617 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 8,625 | -113 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 8,738 | 17 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 8,721 | 13 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 8,708 | 38 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 8,670 | -61 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,731 | -55 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 8,786 | -46 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 8,832 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 8,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,237 | 226 | 2.51% |
| 1990 | 9,011 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 1980 | 9,033 | 1,152 | 14.62% |
| 1970 | 7,881 | 2,147 | 37.44% |
| 1960 | 5,734 | 1,284 | 28.85% |
| 1950 | 4,450 | 64 | 1.46% |
| 1940 | 4,386 | 1,695 | 62.99% |
| 1930 | 2,691 | -6,288 | -70.03% |