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Wheeler County

Georgia · 7,421 residents · 295.49 sq mi
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Wheeler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,422. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,421
+20%since 2000
from 6,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wheeler County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,422
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,043
−23%since 2000
from $13,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(3,866)
Black33.1%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(219)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(3,789)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,405)
Black34.8%(2,582)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(356)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score64.9%(4,813)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−9%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
34.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler County, Georgia?

Wheeler County, Georgia has about 7,421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler County, Georgia?

The typical household in Wheeler County, Georgia earns about $35,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler County, Georgia expensive?

In Wheeler County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler County, Georgia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia?

About 24.3% of people in Wheeler County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,518 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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