Wheeler County, Georgia

Total Population: 7,434

County Seat: Alamo

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Median Home Value

$74,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$45,262

Across all households

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)38.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Two or More Races1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

15.9%

65 Years and Over

14.7%

Male

65.2%

Female

34.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

23.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

76.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$45,262

Mean Household Income

$55,443

Per Capita Income

$19,272

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$74,600

Median Rent

$551/mo

Total Housing Units

2,434

Owner-Occupied

68.8%

Renter-Occupied

31.2%

Vacancy Rate

36.5%

Married Couple Households

40.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.1%

Average Household Size

4.24

Broadband Internet Access

77.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13309.