Wheeler County, Oregon

Total Population: 1,434

County Seat: Fossil

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.7%
Two or More Races8.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Other Race1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.