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Ben Wheeler

Texas · 456 residents · 3 sq mi
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Ben Wheeler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,005. Population has fallen 77% since 2021, a loss of 1,570 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $202,800. Households here earn about 54% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

456
−77%vs 2021
vs 2,026 in 2021
2020 – 2024
152 / sq mi
−77%vs 2021
vs 675 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
42.0
+23%vs 2021
vs 34.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2997701K2K2K20202024Ben Wheeler
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,005
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $102,907 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,926
+2%vs 2021
vs $28,327 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$202,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $204,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
85.7%
+13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.9% in 2021
14.3% rent
2.1
+4%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(346)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.4%(717)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(345)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.1%(187)
41
+16%vs 2021
vs 35 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
3.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

51.1 min
−3%vs 2021
vs 52.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
72.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.4% 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%
54.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
34.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.7% in 2021
44.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.3% in 2021
5.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
29.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

Ben Wheeler, Texas has about 456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ben Wheeler, Texas earns about $98,005 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 $202,800.

How educated are people in Ben Wheeler, Texas?

About 16.6% 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 7.1% 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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