Wharton, Texas

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Wharton is a city in Wharton County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,237 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wharton CountyGR6.

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[edit] Geography

Location of Wharton, Texas

Wharton is located at 29°19′1″N, 96°5′49″W (29.316939, -96.097065)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.7 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.14% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,237 people, 3,539 households, and 2,268 families residing in the city. The population density was 493.3/km² (1,278.3/mi²). There were 4,000 housing units at an average density of 213.6/km² (553.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.33% White, 26.43% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 14.18% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.08% of the population.

There were 3,539 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,704, and the median income for a family was $34,543. Males had a median income of $30,423 versus $20,460 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,993. About 17.3% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable natives and residents

[edit] Trivia

  • A Super Walmart was opened up a few years ago amidst fears that it will take away business from the long time established HEB Store.
  • Playwright Horton Foote was born in and continues to live in Wharton. In Foote's plays, the fictional town of Harrison is a stand-in for Wharton.
  • In February 2007, Chili's officially opened in Wharton.

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