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Wharton, TX

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Population
8,776
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
102 ft
Median Home Value
$149,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,212
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityRosenberg, Texas23 miles away · 42,701 residents.

About Wharton

Wharton is a city and the county seat of Wharton County, Texas, situated along the Colorado River. Established as a plantation community sixty miles southwest of Houston and hosting the Wharton County Historical Museum, the community of approximately 8,724 is served by the Wharton Independent School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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