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Wheeler

Oregon · 414 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 $27,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $193,800. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
414
+6%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.4
+15%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613183754314881990201020202024Wheeler
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,045
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,640
+37%since 2000
from $16,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+43%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(11)
Asian1.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(14)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other4.9%(20)
Diversity Score20%(83)
Diversity Score
20
+74%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
60.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Oregon?

Wheeler, Oregon has about 414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Oregon?

The typical household in Wheeler, Oregon earns about $27,045 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 $193,800, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Oregon?

About 27.3% 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 9.5% 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 99 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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