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Wheeler

Mississippi · 274 residents · 1.945 sq mi
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Wheeler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,849. Population has fallen 39% since 2021, a loss of 173 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

274
−39%vs 2021
vs 447 in 2021
2020 – 2024
141 / sq mi
−39%vs 2021
vs 230 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.8
+23%vs 2021
vs 37.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
24633041550058420202024Wheeler
2024524
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,849
US average: $66,278
$30,162
−11%vs 2021
vs $34,058 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−19.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade87.2%
US avg: 10%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

87.4%
+37.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
12.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(257)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(20)
7
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.1%
−22.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 15.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
83.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−31.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.5% in 2021
50.9%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.5% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wheeler, Mississippi?

Wheeler, Mississippi has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Mississippi?

The typical household in Wheeler, Mississippi earns about $58,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Mississippi?

About 11.8% 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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