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Wheeler County

Nebraska · 774 residents · 575.183 sq mi
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Wheeler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
774
−13%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+23%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6717468228989731990201020202024Wheeler County
2024847
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,775
+121%since 2000
from $14,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction44.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(736)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.1%(55)
Diversity Score
7
+407%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$176,600+82%
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WHEELER COUNTY VS
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Home value$120,000+24%
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WHEELER COUNTY VS
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Home value$173,700+79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler County, Nebraska?

Wheeler County, Nebraska has about 774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeler County, Nebraska earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler County, Nebraska expensive?

In Wheeler County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler County, Nebraska?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Nebraska?

About 12.6% of people in Wheeler County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 174 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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