Demographics & People — Wharton, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,254 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,500 |
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| Median Age | 46.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,923 |
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| Family Households | 1,674 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5012 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,624 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 58 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,707 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,833 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,611 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,926 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,364 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 1,132 |
| Italian | 946 |
| Irish | 769 |
| German | 530 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 496 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 420 |
Language
| English Only | 3,358 |
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| Spanish | 3,283 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,685 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 250 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,516 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wharton, New Jersey.
