Wharton County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48481 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,794 | — | #1,172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,924 | -10.9% | #1,439 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,900 | -32.6% | #1,518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,046 | -10.1% | #858 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.0% | #1,662 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wharton County has a population of 41,794, making it the #1,172 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wharton County is $66,924, ranking #1,439 out of 3,222 counties — 10.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Wharton County is $189,900 (-32.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,046/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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85.8% of residents in Wharton County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County, Texas has a total population of 41,794, making it the 1,172nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wharton County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wharton County is $66,924, which ranks #1,439 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Wharton County is $189,900, 32.6% below the national median. Renters in Wharton County pay a median gross rent of $1,046 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wharton County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Wharton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 43.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.9%).
All data for Wharton County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.