Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County is home to 41,794 people. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $66,924.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,794 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,924 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.6% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.9% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $189,900 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,046 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 8.5% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.1 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.