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Wheeler

Indiana · 443 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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Wheeler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $157,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
+8%vs 2011
vs 412 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 155 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−15%vs 2011
vs 44.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
104197289381474201020202024Wheeler
2024283
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,438
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,667 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,423
−7%vs 2011
vs $24,093 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.340 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $151,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−38.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
−33%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(52)
Diversity Score
12
+120%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+15%vs 2011
vs 18.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Female
48.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Foreign born
18.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Indiana?

Wheeler, Indiana has about 443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Indiana?

The typical household in Wheeler, Indiana earns about $88,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler, Indiana expensive?

In Wheeler, Indiana, the median home is worth about $157,800.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Indiana?

About 0.0% 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 2.2% 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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