Wharton County's estimated 2026 population is 42,055 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wharton County is the 80th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 41,280 and has seen a growth of 1.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 31,172 adults, (7,589 of whom are seniors) in Wharton County.
Female: 20,940 (50.1%)
Male: 20,854 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Wharton County includes 57.45% White, 11.43% Black or African American, 10.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,009 | 57.45% |
| Two or more races | 8,161 | 19.53% |
| Black or African American | 4,779 | 11.43% |
| Other race | 4,514 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.29% |
Wharton County's average per capita income is $47,085. Household income levels show a median of $66,924. The poverty rate stands at 13.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,171 | - |
| Families | $81,119 | $107,911 |
| Households | $66,924 | $95,050 |
| Non Families | $40,955 | $55,685 |
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