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Wheeler

Oregon · 391 residents · 0.522 sq mi
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Wheeler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $145,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

391
+24%since 1990
from 315 in 1990
1990 – 2025
749 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 603 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.1
−1%since 1990
from 50.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2613183754314881990201020202024Wheeler
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,535
+28%since 1990
from $12,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,200
+125%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
61.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
38.6% rent
5.0
+156%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(11)
Asian1.8%(7)
Diversity Score11.5%(45)
11
+19%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.8%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−42%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Oregon?

Wheeler, Oregon has about 391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Oregon?

The typical household in Wheeler, Oregon earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler, Oregon expensive?

In Wheeler, Oregon, the median home is worth about $145,200, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Oregon?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Oregon?

About 16.2% of people in Wheeler, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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