Wharton, TX is a small rural town located in Southeastern Texas with a population of 8,595 people. With a population density of 1,151 people per square mile, the town offers plenty of room for outdoor exploration and activities year round. Local businesses include the Wharton County Library, renowned for its engaging programs and events, as well as several restaurants such as Waller County Barbeque and Joe's Pizza & Pasta. For those looking to get out and explore, there are plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing at Cottonwood Lake or hiking in Varner-Hogg Plantation State Park. Other local organizations include the Wharton Chamber of Commerce which hosts an annual event in September called \"Market Days\". For sports enthusiasts there are high school sports teams sponsored by the Wharton Independent School District including baseball, basketball and football games throughout the fall and winter seasons.
The population in Wharton is 8,595. There are 1,148 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wharton is 35.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wharton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wharton
- 36.0% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 36.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wharton
- 30.6% are White
- 27.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 40.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander