Wharton, TX
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Wharton, Texas Summary
Life in Wharton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wharton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wharton:
The population in Wharton is 8,595.
The median home value in Wharton is $107,000.
The median income in Wharton is $42,555.
The cost of living in Wharton is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Wharton is $852.
The unemployment rate in Wharton is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Wharton is 15.0%.
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Wharton, TX Crime Report
Crime in Wharton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wharton. Key points include:
There were 294 total crimes in Wharton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 3,407.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 301.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wharton is 3,106.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wharton is 46.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wharton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wharton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 294 | 3,407.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 301.4 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 4 | 46.4 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 243.4 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 268 | 3,106.5 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 30 | 347.7 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 223 | 2,584.9 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 173.9 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Wharton, TX Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Wharton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wharton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wharton is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wharton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wharton is $107,000.
The median income in Wharton is $42,555.
Wharton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wharton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wharton | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
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Wharton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wharton
The current population in Wharton is 8,595. The population has decreased -2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,595 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 8,718 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 8,723 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,773 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,733 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,768 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,782 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,807 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,831 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 8,852 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wharton
Wharton is:
28.0% White with 2,407 White residents.
26.7% African American with 2,293 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 44 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 303 Two Or More residents.
41.0% Hispanic with 3,520 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wharton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.0% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 26.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 41.0% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Wharton
Wharton is 50.6% female with 4,352 female residents.
Wharton is 49.4% male with 4,243 male residents.
| Gender | Wharton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wharton for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Wharton completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Wharton completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Wharton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Wharton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wharton completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Wharton completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Wharton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wharton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wharton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wharton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wharton, Texas
7.9% of households in Wharton earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Wharton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.7% of households in Wharton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
18.4% of households in Wharton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Wharton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Wharton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Wharton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.9% of households in Wharton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Wharton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Wharton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wharton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.4% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
