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Wheeler

Wisconsin · 326 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Wheeler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
+3%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2162552953343731990201020202024Wheeler
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,526
−2%since 2000
from $20,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(293)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(36)
Diversity Score
11
+366%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler, Wisconsin?

Wheeler, Wisconsin has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wheeler, Wisconsin earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wheeler, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, Wisconsin?

About 17.2% of people in Wheeler, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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