Wharton, TX Demographics

A map of Wharton's Population by Race

Wharton, Texas had a population of 8,627 in 2020. It was 28.5% White, 27.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 40.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wharton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is the 288th most populous. 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's White Population

2,463 residents of Wharton identify as White, or 28.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wharton slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #1327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more White than neighboring Kendleton (3.8% White). Wharton is less White than neighboring Hungerford (31.3% White), Iago (44.6% White), Boling (30% White), and El Campo (35% White).

Wharton's Black Population

2,372 residents of Wharton identify as Black, or 27.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wharton larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more Black than neighboring Iago (12.2% Black), Boling (7.1% Black), and El Campo (10.1% Black). Wharton is less Black than neighboring Hungerford (32.8% Black), and Kendleton (63.8% Black).

Wharton's Asian Population

45 residents of Wharton identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wharton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #753 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more Asian than neighboring Hungerford (0.3% Asian), Kendleton (0.3% Asian), and Boling (0.3% Asian). Wharton is less Asian than neighboring Iago (0.7% Asian).

Wharton's Hispanic Population

3,531 residents of Wharton identify as Hispanic, or 40.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wharton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #729 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hungerford (32.8% Hispanic), Iago (39.9% Hispanic), and Kendleton (27.7% Hispanic). Wharton is less Hispanic than neighboring Boling (60.1% Hispanic), and El Campo (52.8% Hispanic).

Wharton's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Wharton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wharton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #1168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boling (0.1% Native American/Other). Wharton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hungerford (1% Native American/Other), Iago (2% Native American/Other), and Kendleton (2.9% Native American/Other).

Wharton's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Wharton identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wharton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Wharton is ranked #1193 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wharton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hungerford (1.8% Multiracial), Iago (0.7% Multiracial), Kendleton (1.5% Multiracial), and El Campo (1.2% Multiracial). Wharton is less Multiracial than neighboring Boling (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.