Wharton, Texas
Wharton: City in Texas, USA
About
Wharton is a city located in the county of Wharton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,832 and a population density of 453 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,615 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Wharton
| Population : | 8,615 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Wharton County |
| Postal code : | 77488 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 979 |
| Area : | 19.48 km2 |
| Named for : | William H. Wharton, John Austin Wharton |
| Altitude : | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Capital city : | Wharton is capital of Wharton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:44:40 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 442 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wharton is located at 29°18'42"N 96°6'10"W (29.3116400, -96.1027400).
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Official website of Wharton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wharton decreased by 2.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,832 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,839 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,795 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,742 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,687 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,729 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,741 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,758 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,652 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,637 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,615 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Other Places in Wharton
1 Wharton City Utilities
120 E Caney St, Wharton, TX 77488 ➦ Show Map
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2 Wharton City Utilities
1407 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 ➦ Show Map
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3 Civic Center
1407 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Wharton
College & universities near Wharton, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229841 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton (TX) | 77488 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wharton, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wharton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton Post Office | Wharton (TX) | 77488 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wharton , New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 6,463 people.
- Wharton , Ohio human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 338 people.
- Wharton , Pennsylvania city in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in Wharton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wharton County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Campo | 11,502 | City in Texas, United States |
| East Bernard | 2,340 | City in Wharton County, Texas, United States |
| Louise | 995 |
Distance to Other Cities
Wharton distances to largest Texas cities
