Texas Wharton County

Wharton

A city in Wharton County, Texas — population 8,615 as of 2020.

Open the map Official city site

Today 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely61% precip
Tonight 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms60% precip
Friday 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82% precip
Friday Night 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely71% precip

News around Wharton County

Newest first · from sources across Wharton County · checked 31 min ago
BRAZOS DECLARES THEIR HOMECOMING ROYALTY
The Sealy News September 29

BRAZOSDECLARESTHEIR HOMECOMINGROYALTYAt halftime of the Brazos Cougars’ game on Friday, Sept. 25, against East Bernard, they named their homecoming king and queen and their band and FFA beau and sweet

Local Sports
The Sealy News September 29

Cougars fall to East Bernard on homecoming night

The Brazos Cougars were defeated by the East Bernard Brahmas on Friday, Sept. 25, at Brazos High School.The final score was 42-35, and East Bernard was able to seal the win with a touchdown in the fin

Local Sports
The Sealy News September 29

Cougarettes fall to East Bernard in three sets

The Brazos Cougarettes were defeated by East Bernard in three straight sets on Friday, Sept. 25, at Brazos High School.The Cougarettes lost the game but they put forth a strong effort keeping the scor

Local Sports
The Colorado County Citizen September 24

Lady Cards defeat East Bernard in four sets

The Columbus Lady Cardinals picked up their 28th overall win and third win in district play after they defeated East Bernard on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Columbus High School.The Lady Cards started the ma

Local Sports
The Colorado County Citizen September 16

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EL CAMPO TOURS COLUMBUS

The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust welcomed an activity group from First Baptist Church of El Campo last week. The group toured the historic Stafford Opera House, went antiquing at Grand Oaks

Community Groups & Organizations
More local news

In and around Wharton

545 places

See & do

+27 more on the map

Eat, drink & stay

+65 more on the map

Shops & services

+133 more on the map

Everything else

+300 more on the map
See all places in Wharton See them on the map

Musicians & bands near Wharton →

Explore the Greater El Campo metro →

Wharton changes faster than we can keep up.

Something opened, closed or moved? Tell us and we'll put it right. Our editors review submissions before they publish — you'll need an account with access to send one.

Add a place Add an event Suggest a group

Wharton by the numbers

Population 8,615Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
8.25 sq mi (21.36 km²), 0.04 sq mi water
Median age
35.8
Households
3,403
Persons per household
2.4
Median household income
$58,212
Median house value
$149,400
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
CITY MANAGER
Address
120 E CANEY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488
Municipal record
Official city site Map
An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙