Wharton County, Texas

Total Population: 41,651

County Seat: Wharton

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Median Home Value

$182,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,100

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)43.9%
Hispanic or Latino41.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.4%
Two or More Races1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

25.6%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.4%

No Health Insurance

16.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,100

Mean Household Income

$89,055

Per Capita Income

$32,579

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$182,700

Median Rent

$986/mo

Total Housing Units

17,546

Owner-Occupied

70.6%

Renter-Occupied

29.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.9%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

81.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48481.