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Wheeler

Illinois · 96 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Wheeler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−19%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+70%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
851101351601851990201020202024Wheeler
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,536
+65%since 2000
from $9,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$579
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(7)
Diversity Score18.1%(17)
Diversity Score
18
+123%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+38.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Illinois?

Wheeler, Illinois has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Illinois?

The typical household in Wheeler, Illinois earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler, Illinois expensive?

In Wheeler, Illinois, the median home is worth about $30,000, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Illinois?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Illinois?

About 25.8% of people in Wheeler, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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