Wharton, TX Demographics

A map of Wharton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,839	3,531	44.0%	40.9%
White	2,285	2,463	26.2%	28.5%
Black	1,915	2,372	22.0%	27.5%
Multiracial	492	182	5.6%	2.1%
Asian	113	45	1.3%	0.5%
Native American/Other	80	34	0.9%	0.4%

Wharton, Texas has an estimated population of 8,724, a slight increase from the 8,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% Hispanic, 26.2% White, 22.0% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wharton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wharton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wharton, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 68.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wharton is ranked the 296th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wharton was ranked the 288th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wharton's White Population

2,285 residents of Wharton, or 26.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wharton is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Wharton ranks 1327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Wharton's population has decreased from 28.5% to 26.2%.

Wharton is more White than neighboring Kendleton (0% White). Wharton is less White than neighboring Hungerford (37.4% White), Iago (46.9% White), Boling (42.5% White), and El Campo (40.8% White).

Wharton's Black Population

1,915 residents of Wharton, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wharton is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Wharton ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Black residents' share of Wharton's population has decreased from 27.5% to 22.0%.

Wharton is more Black than neighboring Hungerford (11.7% Black), Iago (0% Black), Boling (2.7% Black), and El Campo (9.4% Black). Wharton is less Black than neighboring Kendleton (56.9% Black).

Wharton's Asian Population

113 residents of Wharton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wharton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Wharton ranks 784th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 151.1%. Asian residents' share of Wharton's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Wharton is more Asian than neighboring Hungerford (0% Asian), Iago (0% Asian), Kendleton (0% Asian), Boling (0% Asian), and El Campo (0.6% Asian).

Wharton's Hispanic Population

3,839 residents of Wharton, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wharton is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wharton ranks 730th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wharton's population has increased from 40.9% to 44.0%.

Wharton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hungerford (0% Hispanic), and Kendleton (43.1% Hispanic). Wharton is less Hispanic than neighboring Iago (53.1% Hispanic), Boling (51.9% Hispanic), and El Campo (48.1% Hispanic).

Wharton's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Wharton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wharton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wharton ranks 1235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 135.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wharton's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Wharton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hungerford (0% Native American/Other), Iago (0% Native American/Other), Kendleton (0% Native American/Other), Boling (0% Native American/Other), and El Campo (0.2% Native American/Other).

Wharton's Multiracial Population

492 residents of Wharton, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wharton is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wharton ranks 1204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wharton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 170.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wharton's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.6%.

Wharton is more Multiracial than neighboring Iago (0% Multiracial), Kendleton (0% Multiracial), Boling (2.9% Multiracial), and El Campo (0.9% Multiracial). Wharton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hungerford (50.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.