Wharton County
Origin of the Name
Wharton County was named after William Harris Wharton (1802–1839) and John Austin Wharton (1806–1838), brothers and officers in the Texas Revolution.
Wharton County
County Details
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County Seat Wharton
Established 1846
Population 41,570
Median Age 37.9
Land Area 1086.14 sq mi
Water Area 8.23 sq mi
Total Area 1094.37 sq mi
Percent Urban 52.47%
Percent Rural 47.53%
Latitude, Longitude 29.3691° N, 96.1527° W