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Wheeler County

Oregon · 1,451 residents · 1,716.021 sq mi
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Wheeler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,354. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% 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 $178,700. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,451
−6%since 2000
from 1,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.9
+16%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wheeler County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,354
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,628
+49%since 2000
from $15,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,431)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(79)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,256)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(84)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other4.4%(65)
Diversity Score25.6%(371)
Diversity Score
26
+95%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler County, Oregon?

Wheeler County, Oregon has about 1,451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeler County, Oregon earns about $45,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler County, Oregon expensive?

In Wheeler County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $178,700, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler County, Oregon?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Oregon?

About 14.8% of people in Wheeler County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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