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Wheeler

Oregon · 422 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 $42,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,000. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422
+8%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.7
+11%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613183754314881990201020202024Wheeler
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,317
+53%since 2000
from $16,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(375)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(13)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other4.2%(18)
Diversity Score19.9%(84)
Diversity Score
20
+73%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
60.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Oregon?

Wheeler, Oregon has about 422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Oregon?

The typical household in Wheeler, Oregon earns about $42,625 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Oregon?

About 41.0% 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 12.9% 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 107 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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