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Ben Wheeler

Texas · 1,792 residents · 3 sq mi
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Ben Wheeler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $268,400. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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

1,792
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,793 in 2023
2020 – 2024
597 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 598 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.7
+1%since 2023
from 29.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
2997701K2K2K20202024Ben Wheeler
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,523
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,174 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$35,775
+2%since 2023
from $34,914 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.310
+13%since 2023
from 0.275 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services18.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$268,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $258,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
66.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
33.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
+2%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(255)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.5%(547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(454)
25
−17%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

61.0 min
+12%since 2023
from 54.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
31.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

Ben Wheeler, Texas has about 1,792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

The typical household in Ben Wheeler, Texas earns about $120,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Wheeler, Texas expensive?

In Ben Wheeler, Texas, the median home is worth about $268,400.

How educated are people in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Wheeler, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

About 3.6% of people in Ben Wheeler, Texas 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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