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Wheeler

Indiana · 283 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 148 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $202,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
+110%since 2023
from 135 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+110%since 2023
from 51 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−25%since 2023
from 64.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
104197289381474201020202024Wheeler
2024283
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,152
+24%since 2023
from $30,861 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+32.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−2%since 2023
from 0.364 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 34.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
43.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Indiana?

Wheeler, Indiana has about 283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wheeler, Indiana expensive?

In Wheeler, Indiana, the median home is worth about $202,300.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Indiana?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Indiana?

About 7.1% of people in Wheeler, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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