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.

Wharton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

329

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%321

Two or More

2.4%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%10

High School Diploma

52%118

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%21

Some College (1+ yr)

5.7%13

Associate's Degree

3.5%8

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%30

Master's Degree

0.4%1

Professional Degree

1.8%4

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,500

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%95

Renter-Occupied

29.1%39

Total Units

169

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.8%15

$50K–$100K

37.9%36

$100K–$150K

8.4%8

$150K–$200K

30.5%29

$200K–$300K

2.1%2

$500K–$1M

5.3%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

2.4%4

1990–1999

0.6%1

1980–1989

8.9%15

1970–1979

5.3%9

1960–1969

7.1%12

1950–1959

4.1%7

1940–1949

8.9%15

1939 or earlier

62.7%106

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.8%123

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%6

Electricity

3.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,944

Mean Household Incomei

$62,977

Per Capita Incomei

$27,526

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

164

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%12

$15K–$20K

2.2%3

$20K–$25K

7.5%10

$25K–$30K

4.5%6

$30K–$35K

9.7%13

$35K–$40K

5.2%7

$40K–$45K

5.2%7

$45K–$50K

1.5%2

$50K–$60K

8.2%11

$60K–$75K

14.9%20

$75K–$100K

9.7%13

$100K–$125K

9.7%13

$125K–$150K

5.2%7

$150K–$200K

7.5%10

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

164

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

164

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6(2.3% of civilian adults)