Wharton township, Pennsylvania
Wharton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wharton township is a geographic entity located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,309. The land area covers 91.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,309 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±8.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,118 | ±110 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,446 | ±200 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,118 | ±110 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 328 | ±144 |
| Median Home Value | $225,200 | ±$25,539 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,206 | ±$225 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,667 | ±$16,794 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,170 | ±$6,618 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | ±7.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 911 | ±243 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,469 | ±228 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WHARTON
GUS Population: 3,338 (2024)
ID: 112190
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
PO BOX 1, FARMINGTON PA 15437-0001
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GUS Population: 123,941 (2024)
ID: 173723
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
61 E MAIN ST, UNIONTOWN PA 15401-3514
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Markleysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fairchance, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Uniontown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | McClellandtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Uniontown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bruceton Mills, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Morgantown, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Uniontown, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Uniontown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Friendsville, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 175 Georges Fairchance Rd, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244372721124
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UNIONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 24 JEFFERSON ST, UNIONTOWN, PA, 15401 |
(724) 437-1165
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Laurel Business Institute
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College | 10.4 mi away | 11 East Penn St, Uniontown, PA, 15401 |
7244394900
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FRIENDSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 315 CHESTNUT STREET, FRIENDSVILLE, MD, 21531 |
(301) 746-5663
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
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College | 11.8 mi away | 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA, 15456-1025 |
7244304100
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GERMAN MASONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 104 S. MAIN STREET, MASONTOWN, PA, 15461 |
(724) 583-7030
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Ross College-Morgantown
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 1474 Earl L. Core Road, Morgantown, WV, 26505-5884 |
3045983689
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CHEAT AREA
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 121 CROSBY RD., MORGANTOWN, WV, 26508 |
(304) 594-1020
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West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition
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College | 20.3 mi away | Medical Ctr Dr, Morgantown, WV, 26506-8062 |
3045984251
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CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY OF CONNELLSVILLE
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 299 S PITTSBURGH ST, CONNELLSVILLE, PA, 15425 |
(724) 628-1380
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHALK HILL 2 ENE, PA US, located 4.8 miles from Wharton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 15.4° | 24.9° | 4.56" | 26.9" |
| February | 38.3° | 16.5° | 27.4° | 4.11" | 18.0" |
| March | 47.5° | 23.5° | 35.5° | 5.02" | 15.5" |
| April | 60.7° | 33.4° | 47.0° | 4.72" | 3.7" |
| May | 69.4° | 43.2° | 56.3° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.2° | 51.7° | 63.5° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.6° | 55.5° | 67.1° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.9° | 54.3° | 65.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 47.1° | 59.2° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 36.4° | 48.6° | 3.80" | 0.9" |
| November | 49.4° | 27.3° | 38.3° | 4.13" | 6.2" |
| December | 38.7° | 20.2° | 29.5° | 4.51" | 17.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Chalkhill CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Deer Lake CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Brandonville town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Fairchance borough | Borough | 8.1 mi | — |
| Hopwood CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4205184344. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.