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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wheeler

Texas · 1,378 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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Wheeler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,062. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,378
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wheeler
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,062
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,906
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,224 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $348 in 2000
US average: $450
80.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
1.9
+47%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,094)
Black1.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(249)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(555)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(77)
Diversity Score24.1%(332)
24
−40%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wheeler, Texas?

Wheeler, Texas has about 1,378 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Texas?

The typical household in Wheeler, Texas earns about $23,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler, Texas expensive?

In Wheeler, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in 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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