U.S. County · Profile

Wheeler County

4.8KTotal Population
5Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wheeler County has a population of 4,804 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wheeler County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):25.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.3%4,098
Hispanic or Latino25.5%1,225
Two or More Races7.5%360
Some Other Race4.0%192
Black or African American2.7%130
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%14
Asian0.3%14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wheeler County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,158
22.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,454
20.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.3%
59.1% above national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$58,158Median Household Income
$30,454Per Capita Income
18.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,158$75,121
Families$65,671$81,313
Married-couple Families$65,671$73,552
Nonfamily Households$37,813$40,838

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wheeler County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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