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Wheeler County

Texas · 4,990 residents · 914.533 sq mi
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Wheeler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,036. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% 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 $83,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,990
−6%since 2000
from 5,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wheeler County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,036
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,737
+72%since 2000
from $16,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(4,386)
Black2.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(664)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(1,823)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(3,469)
Black1.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,227)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other2.6%(132)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,760)
Segregation Score12%(598)
Diversity Score
55
+60%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Wheeler County to nearby counties

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Income$61,563+26%
Home value$205,700+146%
Population3,083−35%
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WHEELER COUNTY VS
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Income$61,280+25%
Home value$104,000+24%
Population2,487−48%
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WHEELER COUNTY VS
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Income$59,614+22%
Home value$102,900+23%
Population20,919+338%
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WHEELER COUNTY VS
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Income$53,328+9%
Home value$143,500+72%
Population22,159+364%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler County, Texas?

Wheeler County, Texas has about 4,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeler County, Texas earns about $49,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler County, Texas expensive?

In Wheeler County, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler County, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Wheeler County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 889 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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