Demographics & People — Wharton, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,671 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
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| Median Age | 35.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,336 |
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| Family Households | 1,864 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,848 |
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| Black or African American | 2,688 |
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| Asian | 95 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,504 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,977 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,781 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,082 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,105 |
| German | 529 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 490 |
| Irish | 452 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 427 |
| English | 277 |
| Austrian | 244 |
Language
| English Only | 6,233 |
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| Spanish | 1,597 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,038 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 546 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,852 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wharton, Texas.
