Wharton, TX County is a small county with a population of 41,602 people located in the state of Texas. With a population density of 38 people per square mile, it is much less dense than the US average.
There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in Wharton, TX County such as camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming in local lakes and rivers. The town also hosts various local sporting events like basketball games and marathons that have become popular among the locals. There are some great locally owned businesses such as TexMex restaurant El Barrio, the Wharton Ice Cream Parlor, and Del Rio Florist which offer unique goods and services to the community. Other organizations like Wharton County 4H offer educational programs for children and teens to develop skills such as public speaking and leadership.
The population in Wharton County is 41,602. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wharton County is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wharton County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wharton County
- 52.1% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 20.4% have children, but are single
Race in Wharton County
- 45.3% are White
- 13.8% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 40.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander