Wharton, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wharton, Ohio had a total population of 329, the 991st largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,944, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Wharton Quick Facts
How Wharton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 377 | 329 | -12.7% |
| Median household income | $62,734 | $51,944 | -17.2% |
| Median home value | $97,500 | $96,500 | -1.0% |
How Wharton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wharton Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Wyandot County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky | 6,558 | $67,071 | 11.7% | $157,600 |
| Carey | 3,622 | $75,069 | 7.3% | $158,100 |
| Nevada | 804 | $67,955 | 14.4% | $92,900 |
| Sycamore | 647 | $48,438 | 10.2% | $116,600 |
| Harpster | 277 | $29,167 | 10.8% | $137,800 |
| Marseilles | 106 | $63,750 | 24.5% | $75,000 |
| Kirby | 100 | $65,625 | 19.0% | $105,000 |
Cities Similar to Wharton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Pittsburg | 332 | N/A | $164,300 | 17.7% | 10.7% |
| Chesterhill | 326 | $52,292 | $126,400 | 11.7% | 24.4% |
| Flat Rock | 340 | N/A | $92,500 | 28.7% | 24.7% |
| New Haven (Hamilton County) | 340 | N/A | $9,999 | 11.7% | 37.4% |
| Haydenville | 314 | N/A | N/A | 20.2% | 54.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 329, Wharton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Wharton is a small community located in Ohio, within Wyandot County. The total population is 329. It ranks as the 991st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wharton is 44.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wharton is $51,944. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wharton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Wharton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wharton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents.
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wharton, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wharton, Ohio?
Wharton, Ohio has a population of 329 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wharton, OH?
The median household income in Wharton is $51,944, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wharton, OH?
The poverty rate in Wharton is 15.2%. This means approximately 50 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Wharton, Ohio?
Wharton's population is 97.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wharton, OH?
The median home value in Wharton is $96,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Wharton, Ohio?
15.4% of adults (25+) in Wharton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.