CITY · 2020 ACS
Wheeler
Indiana · 435 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 39% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024283
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33%
Information15.2%
Finance & insurance14.3%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(27)
Diversity Score19.7%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(383)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(47)
Diversity Score39.8%(173)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
63.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wheeler, Indiana?
Wheeler, Indiana has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Wheeler, Indiana?
About 4.4% 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 10.9% of people in Wheeler, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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