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 180 years ago in 1845.

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Location of Wharton on Texas map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 29.3116,-96.1027
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 (180 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:54:32 (22nd April 2026)
Density 442 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.52% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Wharton TX sign IMG 1048 image

Geography

Wharton is located at 29°18'42"N 96°6'10"W (29.3116400, -96.1027400).

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Weather

82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

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Official website of Wharton

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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
Wharton zip code is 77488. County name: Wharton, County fips: 48481
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Services and Civic Places in Wharton

1Wharton City Utilities

Rating: 4.5 (4)

120 E Caney St, Wharton, TX 77488 View details

Phone: +19795322491 | Website available

2Wharton City Utilities

1407 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 View details

Phone: +19795322491 | Website available

3Civic Center

1407 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 View details

Phone: +19795322491 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wharton, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
229841 Wharton County Junior College Wharton (TX) 77488

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Wharton, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Wharton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wharton Post Office Wharton (TX) 77488

Other places with the same name (3)

  • 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 This small community in Wharton County, Texas, is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, an area characterized by its flat terrain and fertile soils.

Distance to Other Cities

Wharton distances to largest Texas cities