Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County: county in Texas, United States
About
Wharton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,280 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,685 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wharton. The county was created 180 years ago in 1846.
County Snapshot
Wharton County at a glance
Wharton County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Texas counties
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El CampoPopulation 11,502
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Quick Facts about Wharton County
| Population | 41,685 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2835 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.2779,-96.2221 |
| Named for | William H. Wharton, John Austin Wharton |
| Altitude | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Capital | Wharton |
| Establishment | April 03, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:54:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Wharton County is located at 29°16'40"N 96°13'20"W (29.2778600, -96.2221000). It has 6 neighbors: Austin County, Brazoria County, Colorado County, Fort Bend County, Jackson County and Matagorda County.
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The largest city of Wharton County is El Campo with a population of 11,502. Other cities include, Wharton population 8,615, East Bernard population 2,340 and Louise population 995. See all Wharton County cities & populated places.
Wharton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wharton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Campo | 11,502 | City in Texas, United States |
| Wharton | 8,615 | City in Texas, USA |
| 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. |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wharton County
Official Website- Wharton
Demographics
The population of Wharton County increased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,280 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,287 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,136 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,122 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,095 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,383 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,609 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,837 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,499 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,556 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,685 | 0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Wharton County (1)
American playwright and screenwriter (1916-2009) Horton Foote was born in Wharton County
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|---|---|---|
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| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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