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Wharton city, TX

ZIP 77488 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77488

77488 has a population of 14,129 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
52.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Black
23.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
37.6%+101% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.2%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
20.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+43% vs US avg
x
High school
30.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.5%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.0%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.8%+673% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanCzechIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 77488

Poverty Rate
18.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.7%+172% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
44.8%+673% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,129
Median age38.5
Poverty rate18.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White52.9%
Hispanic37.6%
Black23.8%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born25.0%