Wharton County, TX

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2021 Population

41,602

0.168% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.268% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,963

4.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,300

5.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,914

0.989% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wharton County, TX had a population of 41.6k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $53,963. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wharton County, TX declined from 41,672 to 41,602, a −0.168% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,770 to $53,963, a 4.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wharton County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), White (Hispanic) (30.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.16%).

None of the households in Wharton County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.9% of the residents in Wharton County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wharton County, TX are Wharton County Junior College (229841) (739 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Wharton County, TX was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Wharton County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Wharton County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Wharton County, TX borders Austin County, TX, Brazoria County, TX, Colorado County, TX, Fort Bend County, TX, Jackson County, TX, and Matagorda County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Wharton County, TX is home to a population of 41.6k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.77% of Wharton County, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.65k people).

In 2021, there were 1.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Wharton County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k White (Hispanic) and 5.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

93.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.9% of Wharton County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wharton County, TX was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wharton County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wharton County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
18k ± 50
White (Hispanic)
12.6k ± 744
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.21k ± 121

42.6%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

42.6% of the people in Wharton County, TX are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wharton County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

8.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.65k people

9.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.95k people

As of 2021, 8.77% of Wharton County, TX residents (3.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wharton County, TX was 9.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wharton County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
698 ± 190
Gulf War (2001-)
301 ± 154
Gulf War (1990s)
239 ± 109

Wharton County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wharton County, TX employs 17.9k people. The largest industries in Wharton County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,488 people), Manufacturing (1,930 people), and Retail Trade (1,767 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,229), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,676), and Wholesale Trade ($58,214).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.9k

2021 Value

± 1,073

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wharton County, TX declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 18.1k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wharton County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,002 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,539 people), and Production Occupations (1,537 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wharton County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.9k

2021 Value

± 1,073

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wharton County, TX declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 18.1k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wharton County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,488 people), Manufacturing (1,930 people), and Retail Trade (1,767 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wharton County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wharton County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,501

Median earning men ± $2,881

$30,243

Median earning women ± $2,015

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($98,882), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,868), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,845).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($80,776), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,458), and Public Administration ($40,200).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

315
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
271
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
192
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$177k
Manufacturing
$101k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$92.9k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wharton County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 71.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.626%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.626%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wharton County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wharton County, TX awarded 739 degrees. The student population of Wharton County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,276 male students and 3,203 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wharton County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (330 and 44.7%), followed by White (261 and 35.3%), Black or African American (91 and 12.3%), and Asian (53 and 7.17%).

The largest universities in Wharton County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Wharton County Junior College (229841) (739 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wharton County, TX are General Studies (188 and 25.4%), General Business (69 and 9.34%), and Pre-Nursing Studies (51 and 6.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,479 students enrolled in Wharton County, TX, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,456 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
188 degrees awarded
General Business
69 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
51 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wharton County, TX was General Studies with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wharton County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Wharton County Junior College (229841)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

739 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wharton County Junior College (229841) with 739 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 326 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wharton County, TX, which is 0.789 times less than the 413 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 330 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 261 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($768) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,856) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,375) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wharton County, TX was $156,300 in 2021, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,700 to $156,300, a 5.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Wharton County, TX is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wharton County, TX have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wharton County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wharton County, TX is $53,963. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wharton County, TX was Census Tract 7406 with a value of $60,441, followed by Census Tract 7401 and Census Tract 7411, with respective values of $59,888 and $57,778.

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wharton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.27%.

Housing

Property

$156,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,899

$9,917

Median Property Taxes

±$708

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wharton County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wharton County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2021

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.2% of the housing units in Wharton County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wharton County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7406
Census Tract 7401
Census Tract 7411

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wharton County, TX was Census Tract 7406 with a value of $60,441, followed by Census Tract 7401 and Census Tract 7411, with respective values of $59,888 and $57,778.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wharton County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,963

Median Household Income

± $3,180

15k

Number of Households

± 951

In 2021, the median household income of the 15k households in Wharton County, TX grew to $53,963 from the previous year's value of $51,770.

The following chart displays the households in Wharton County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wharton County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (9.35%)
Worked At Home (2.53%)

In 2021, 85.2% of workers in Wharton County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (2.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wharton County, TX have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Wharton County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wharton County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wharton County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wharton County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wharton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wharton County, TX (5.95k out of 41k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wharton County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.6% of the children was living in poverty in Wharton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 439 in Wharton County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

81% of the population of Wharton County, TX has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wharton County, TX see 2770 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.83% decrease from the previous year (2973 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1812 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1985 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wharton County, TX

Primary care physicians in Wharton County, TX see an average of 2,770 patients per year. This represents a 6.83% decrease from the previous year (2,973 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wharton County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wharton County, TX declined by 1.01% from 19.2% to 19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wharton County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44 in Wharton County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wharton County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.3% in Wharton County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wharton County, TX.

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