How long is the commute from Wharton, TX?
Workers who live in Wharton, TX take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
11.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.2%
How people in Wharton get to work
| Means of transportation | Wharton | Wharton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±6.0 points) | 79.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.0 points) | 12.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±2.9 points) | 5.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Wharton, the average commute is not measurably different from Wharton County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wharton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wharton County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wharton County, Wharton ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 812 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wharton
| Vehicles available | Wharton | Wharton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% (±5.3 points) | 7.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±7.1 points) | 24.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±8.5 points) | 39.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±5.9 points) | 28.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Wharton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wharton County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wharton
| Wharton | Wharton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±2.9 points) | 5.2% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% (±4.5 points) | 89.9% (±1.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.2% (±5.7 points) | 81.8% (±2.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wharton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wharton County (81.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wharton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | — | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Kendleton | 10 mi | 27.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| El Campo | 13 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Bernard | 14 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Beasley | 17 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Needville | 17 mi | 35.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Pleak | 21 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchilds | 21 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Orchard | 21 mi | 32.4 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Bernard, TX (34.1 minutes), Needville, TX (35.8 minutes), Fairchilds, TX (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wharton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bernard | 34.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Wharton | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | El Campo | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wharton
How long is the average commute in Wharton?
Workers who live in Wharton, TX take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wharton without a car?
11.2% of households in Wharton have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wharton?
5.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Wharton worked from home, and 81.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton city, Texas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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