| Place Name | Wharton |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77488 |
| County | Wharton County |
| Area Code(s) | 979 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 8,807 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.32% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 44.97% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | El Campo, TX |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 27th |
| State House Districts | 85 |
| State Senate Districts | 18 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 44.97% |
| African American | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 32.23% |