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Wharton, TX
City in Wharton County, Texas.
Population
8,724
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
0
Wharton and its ZIP codes
Wharton at a glance
- Wharton is about 9.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 296th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $58,212 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,400 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Wharton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wharton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,212
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,164), German Americans (572), Irish Americans (259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wharton County. PPP loans are for Wharton.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,945
16,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$316M
FY 2026, $7,611 per person
How people get to work
Wharton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle4.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wharton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
285
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,617
10.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 42°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wharton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
Cities near Wharton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HungerfordCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| IagoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| BolingCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| KendletonCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| El CampoCity | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| East BernardCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| BeasleyCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| NeedvilleCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| NadaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| GarwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| PleakVillage | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| OrchardCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| FairchildsVillage | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| WallisCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| DamonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| RosenbergCity | 23 mi | 37.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wharton, TX in?
- Wharton is in Wharton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wharton, TX?
- About 8,724 people live in Wharton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wharton?
- Nearby places include Hungerford (6 mi), Iago (9.3 mi), Boling (10 mi), Kendleton (11 mi), El Campo (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023