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Wheeling

Missouri · 220 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Wheeling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,423. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,400. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−18%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+21%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031982943894841990201020202024Wheeling
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,423
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,307
+47%since 2000
from $13,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+26%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% 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
+59%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeling, Missouri?

Wheeling, Missouri has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeling, Missouri?

The typical household in Wheeling, Missouri earns about $34,423 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 $59,400.

How educated are people in Wheeling, Missouri?

About 11.5% 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 41.2% 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 58 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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