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Wheeler County

Georgia · 7,471 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 $28,864. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,471
+21%since 2000
from 6,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wheeler County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(310)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(344)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.9%(363)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(389)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(481)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.6%(1,238)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416.9%(1,264)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(1,108)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(909)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.9%(662)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(304)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(99)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,864
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,186
+17%since 2000
from $13,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wheeler County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(3,866)
Black33.1%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(219)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(4,157)
Black38.5%(2,875)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(272)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0.2%(18)
Segregation Score
1
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(396)
Ancestry
American22.5%(1,777)
Irish2.6%(203)
English1.7%(137)
Welsh0.5%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(31)
German0.3%(22)
Italian0.2%(19)
Scottish0.1%(11)
French0.1%(4)
British0%(3)
Dutch0%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Polish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.8%(2,313)
Married32.6%(1,403)
Widowed2%(87)
Divorced11.6%(498)
Women 15+
Never married36.4%(795)
Married29.3%(641)
Widowed13.4%(292)
Divorced21%(459)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler County, Georgia?

Wheeler County, Georgia has about 7,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeler County, Georgia earns about $28,864 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 $55,500, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler County, Georgia?

About 15.1% 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 30.0% 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 2,568 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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