Wharton County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
41,794
Median Age
38.1
Male Median
36.1
Female Median
40.1
Wharton County, Texas Population Growth

Wharton County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.8%%.
+1.8%% Growth
Wharton County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wharton County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1 | 41,794 |
| 2023 | 38.4 | 41,651 |
| 2022 | 37.7 | 41,614 |
| 2021 | 37.2 | 41,602 |
| 2020 | 37.3 | 41,672 |
| 2019 | 37.3 | 41,577 |
| 2018 | 37.2 | 41,551 |
| 2017 | 37.3 | 41,430 |
| 2016 | 37.5 | 41,377 |
| 2015 | 37.3 | 41,264 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 41,219 |
| 2013 | 37.2 | 41,185 |
| 2012 | 37.3 | 41,153 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 41,083 |
| 2010 | 37.4 | 41,036 |
Wharton County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.7% |
| 5–17 | 18.7% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65+ | 18.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Wharton County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wharton County, Texas
The median age in Wharton County, Texas is 38.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wharton County, Texas is 41,794.
In Wharton County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wharton County, Texas has remained stable.