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Wheeler

Mississippi · 524 residents · 1.945 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $184,000. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
−6%since 2023
from 556 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 286 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
24633041550058420202024Wheeler
2024524
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,644
−2%since 2023
from $35,372 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
+5%since 2023
from 0.284 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade47.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$184,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(45)
Diversity Score29.9%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(66)
Diversity Score36.3%(190)
Diversity Score
36
+21%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
88.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
Female
55.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% 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, Mississippi?

Wheeler, Mississippi has about 524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wheeler, Mississippi expensive?

In Wheeler, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $184,000.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Mississippi?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Mississippi?

About 0.0% of people in Wheeler, Mississippi 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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