Wheeler County, Texas
Total Population: 4,902
County Seat: Wheeler
Median Home Value
$97,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,964
Across all households
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.5%
65 Years and Over
20.6%
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
90.3%
No Health Insurance
19.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,964
Mean Household Income
$77,469
Per Capita Income
$30,869
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$97,600
Median Rent
$995/mo
Total Housing Units
2,595
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Renter-Occupied
21.5%
Vacancy Rate
28.7%
Married Couple Households
54.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
1.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.1%
Average Household Size
2.61
Broadband Internet Access
84.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48483.