Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Wharton, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

7,318population

46.3median age

This community is a community of 7,318 with a median age of 46.3. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (51.3%) with a significant White community (43.8%). Median household income is $85,767. 88.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 59%, with a median home value of $380,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51.3%3,754

White

43.8%3,202

Two or More

2%145

Other

1.7%121

Black

0.7%53

Asian

0.6%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%140

High School Diploma

32.8%1,902

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%342

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%680

Associate's Degree

7.3%421

Bachelor's Degree

22.4%1,297

Master's Degree

5.3%305

Professional Degree

0.7%41

Doctorate

0.4%25

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

$380,700median home value

$1,720median rent

59%homeownership

3,059total units

Tenure

Owner 59%

Renter 41%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.6%173

$150K–$200K

1.2%22

$200K–$300K

7.1%129

$300K–$500K

64.5%1,165

$500K–$1M

17.5%316

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

111

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

219

$1,500–$2,000

535

$2,000+

304

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%162

2000–2009

4.2%127

1990–1999

5.4%166

1980–1989

13%397

1970–1979

13.5%412

1960–1969

17.4%533

1950–1959

13.2%405

1940–1949

3%92

1939 or earlier

25%765

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.1%1,900

Electricity

19.6%599

Fuel Oil

15.8%482

No Fuel

0.9%28

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%27

Other

0.8%23

Household Economyi

$85,767median household income

$42,614per capita income

15.3%poverty rate

7.4%unemployment

4,560labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%230

$10K–$15K

0.8%24

$15K–$20K

1.4%42

$20K–$25K

7.7%237

$25K–$30K

0.7%20

$30K–$35K

0.8%26

$40K–$45K

2.6%81

$45K–$50K

3%93

$50K–$60K

7.8%240

$60K–$75K

5.2%159

$75K–$100K

19%582

$100K–$125K

8.5%261

$125K–$150K

9.8%300

$150K–$200K

19.7%603

$200K+

5.3%161

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

103

Avg. Tenant Renti

$563/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes91% occupied$563/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,767/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

74%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

25%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,88525.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Canada

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,095

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,223

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

416(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured

Wharton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026