Wharton County, Texas Population 2022
Wharton County, Texas's estimated population is 41,727 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wharton County, Texas is the 80th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 41,281 and has seen a growth of 1.08% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,752 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,380 | 1,628 | 92.92% |
| 1870 | 3,426 | 46 | 1.36% |
| 1880 | 4,549 | 1,123 | 32.78% |
| 1890 | 7,584 | 3,035 | 66.72% |
| 1900 | 16,942 | 9,358 | 123.39% |
| 1910 | 21,123 | 4,181 | 24.68% |
| 1920 | 24,288 | 3,165 | 14.98% |
| 1930 | 29,681 | 5,393 | 22.20% |
| 1940 | 36,158 | 6,477 | 21.82% |
| 1950 | 36,077 | -81 | -0.22% |
| 1960 | 38,152 | 2,075 | 5.75% |
| 1970 | 36,729 | -1,423 | -3.73% |
| 1980 | 40,242 | 3,513 | 9.56% |
| 1990 | 39,955 | -287 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 41,281 | 1,326 | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 41,287 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 41,136 | -151 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 41,122 | -14 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 41,095 | -27 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 41,383 | 288 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 41,609 | 226 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 41,837 | 228 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 41,499 | -338 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 41,556 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 41,613 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 41,670 | 57 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 41,727 | 57 | 0.14% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,570 | 75.76% |
| Black or African American | 5,515 | 13.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 1,957 | 4.70% |
| Two or More Races | 2,429 | 5.83% |
Wharton County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,248 | 2.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 7,528 | 3.41 | 83 |
| Male | 660 | 3.42 | 60.5 |
| Female | 2,408 | 3.34 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 4,652 | 1.1 | 51.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,394 | 8.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,969 | 11.05% |
| High School Graduate | 7,814 | 29.07% |
| Some College | 6,140 | 22.85% |
| Associates Degree | 2,514 | 9.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,427 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,618 | 6.02% |
Wharton County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 26 |
| Asian | 65 | 62 | 28 |
| White | 13,750 | 12,343 | 4,193 |
| Black | 3,396 | 2,842 | 241 |
| Hispanic | 9,585 | 6,185 | 557 |
| 2+ Races | 1,117 | 860 | 62 |
| Other Race | 1,219 | 706 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 72.22%.
$37,218
Average Earnings
$41,818
Average Male
$31,214
Average Female
Wharton County, Texas Language by Age
Wharton County, Texas Language
75.39% of Wharton County, Texas residents speak only English, while 24.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.60% of the population.
Wharton County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,400 | 1,444 | 26.74% |
| Hispanic | 17,203 | 3,451 | 20.06% |
| Asian | 141 | 22 | 15.60% |
| Multiple | 2,415 | 255 | 10.56% |
| White | 18,160 | 1,327 | 7.31% |
| Other | 334 | NaN% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.65%
Male Poverty Rate
16.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wharton County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wharton County, Texas is Black, with 26.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wharton County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.71%.
Wharton County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wharton County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Wharton County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wharton County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,497 | 6.32% |
| Black | 225 | 5.37% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.56% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 3.32% |
Wharton County, Texas Veterans by Education
11.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.04%
Born in Wharton County, Texas
90.52%
Native Born
9.48%
Foreign Born
6.78%
Non Citizen
2.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.52% of Wharton County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 81.04% having been born in Texas. 6.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990