Wharton County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wharton County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48481
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 481
Geography
- Land Area
- 1086.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1094.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.278480
- Longitude
- -96.229674
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 39,642
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,233
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,052 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 15,593 | 39.3% |
| White | 18,291 | 46.1% |
| Black | 4,478 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,141 | 65.5% |
| Hispanic | 10,090 | 34.5% |
| White | 14,897 | 51.0% |
| Black | 3,479 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 574 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 41,794
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,430
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,589
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,009 | 57.4% |
| Black | 4,779 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,523
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,441 | 38.5% |
| Republican | 11,976 | 48.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,106 | 12.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,589 | 47.3% |
| Female | 12,929 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,852 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic | 7,108 | 29.0% |
| Black | 1,641 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 162 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,954
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,692 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,895 | 26.7% |
| Black | 626 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 73 | 45.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,593 | 48.3% |
| Female | 6,359 | 49.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,297 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,667 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,711
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $196,803
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,057
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.