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Wharton is a city in Wharton County, in the El Campo metro area.
It is the county seat.
The latitude of Wharton is 29.311N. The longitude is -96.102W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 102 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 9,337.
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$26,704National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Wharton demographic reports
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10% of Wharton residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Wharton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Wharton was $13,993, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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18% of Wharton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Historic districts in Wharton include Wharton County Courthouse Historic Commercial District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Wharton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $341. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $777.
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Libraries in Wharton include Wharton County Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Wharton include Wharton Journal Spectator
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Wharton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Wharton political report.
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The average commute time for Wharton workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Wharton include Country Hearth Inn.
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