Wharton, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,458
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
13.4%
Median Home
$291,700
Median Income
$82,482
Median Rent
$1,889
Wharton SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
5
Wharton, NJ Crime Report
78
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,229.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-47.58%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wharton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 78 | 1,229.7 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 126.1 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 31.5 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 94.6 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 70 | 1,103.6 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 31.5 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 63 | 993.2 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 78.8 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Wharton, NJ Cost Of Living
117
Wharton's Overall Cost Of Living
Wharton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wharton | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 148 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Wharton in New Jersey
Map Of Wharton, NJ
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Population over time in Wharton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,458 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 6,521 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,591 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,586 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,607 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,586 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,571 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 6,531 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,499 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 6,496 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wharton
| Race | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 52.4% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wharton
| Gender | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wharton for adults over 25
| Education | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wharton, New Jersey
| Income | Wharton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
