In 2021, Wharton, TX had a population of 8.6k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $42,555. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wharton, TX declined from 8,654 to 8,595, a −0.682% decrease and its median household income declined from $43,003 to $42,555, a −1.04% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wharton, TX are White (Hispanic) (29.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), Other (Hispanic) (5.85%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.41%).
None of the households in Wharton, 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.
91.3% of the residents in Wharton, TX are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Wharton, TX are Wharton County Junior College (229841) (739 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Wharton, TX was $107,000, and the homeownership rate was 46.2%.
Most people in Wharton, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Wharton, TX was 1 car per household.
