Wharton County, Texas

The median household income in Wharton County, Texas is $66,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wharton County is $32,579, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $66,100.

Wharton County's median household income of $66,100 is higher than the Texas state average of $64,737. The per capita income is $32,579, compared to the state average of $33,197.

The per capita income in Wharton County, Texas is $32,579, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wharton County's median household income of $66,100 is higher than the Texas average of $64,737. This difference of $1,363 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Wharton County ranks #100 out of 253 counties in Texas by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $66,100 and per capita income of $32,579, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.