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Wheeling

Missouri · 271 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Wheeling has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
271
+1%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031982943894841990201020202024Wheeling
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,188
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,142
+23%since 2000
from $13,150 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$57,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(268)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(14)
Diversity Score14%(38)
Diversity Score
14
+649%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeling, Missouri?

Wheeling, Missouri has about 271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeling, Missouri?

The typical household in Wheeling, Missouri earns about $45,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeling, Missouri expensive?

In Wheeling, Missouri, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeling, Missouri?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeling, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeling, Missouri?

About 23.7% of people in Wheeling, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeling, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeling, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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