Wharton County's estimated 2026 population is 42,395 with a growth rate of 0.43% 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 2.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wharton County includes 63.4% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 6.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (63.4%)
Two or more races (15.97%)
Black or African American (13.3%)
Other race (6.69%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native American (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,407 | 63.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,651 | 15.97% |
| Black or African American | 5,541 | 13.3% |
| Other race | 2,788 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wharton County's average per capita income is $43,696. Household income levels show a median of $66,100. The poverty rate stands at 14.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,018 | - |
| Families | $81,036 | $106,728 |
| Households | $66,100 | $89,055 |
| Non Families | $25,777 | $43,988 |
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