Wheeler County, Oregon
Total Population: 1,434
County Seat: Fossil
Median Home Value
$259,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$51,250
Across all households
Median Age
57.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
15.1%
65 Years and Over
36.3%
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.4%
No Health Insurance
3.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
1.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$51,250
Mean Household Income
$72,405
Per Capita Income
$33,337
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
61.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$259,000
Median Rent
$782/mo
Total Housing Units
905
Owner-Occupied
69.2%
Renter-Occupied
30.8%
Vacancy Rate
26.7%
Married Couple Households
51.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
1.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.3%
Average Household Size
2.13
Broadband Internet Access
79.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 41069.