Wharton
City in Wharton County, Texas
Wharton is a city in Wharton County, Texas, with 8,627 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hungerford, 6.2 miles N.
- 8,627residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.5 km²
- 1,038 / sq mipopulation density
- 77488ZIP code
About Wharton
Wharton is a city in and the county seat of Wharton County, Texas, United States. This city is 60 mi (97 km) southwest of Houston. Its population was 8,832 at the 2010 census and 8,627 at the 2020 census. Wharton is located on the Colorado River of Texas. U.S. Highway 59 passes west of it.
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Living in Wharton
- Median household income
- $58,212
- Median home value
- $149,400
- Median rent
- $1,051/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Wharton had 8,627 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,627 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,038 per sq mi (401 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wharton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Wharton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,627 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.31 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.3176° N, 96.1023° W |
| ZIP code | 77488 |
| Official website | cityofwharton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4878136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wharton
- Hungerford6.2 mi N
- Iago9.1 mi E
- Boling10.5 mi SE
- Kendleton10.5 mi NE
- El Campo13.0 mi SW
- East Bernard14.5 mi N
- Beasley16.6 mi NE
- Needville16.8 mi E
- Nada18.0 mi W
- Garwood20.6 mi NW
- Pleak21.1 mi NE
- Fairchilds21.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wharton
What county is Wharton in?
Wharton is in Wharton County, Texas.
What is the population of Wharton, TX?
8,627 people lived in Wharton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wharton, TX?
The ZIP code of Wharton is 77488.
What is the elevation of Wharton?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wharton?
Hungerford (6.2 mi), Iago (9.1 mi), Boling (10.5 mi), Kendleton (10.5 mi), El Campo (13.0 mi).
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