Wheeler County, Georgia
Total Population: 7,434
County Seat: Alamo
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
—
Enrolled in College (18+)
—
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.