Wheeler County, Texas

Total Population: 4,902

County Seat: Wheeler

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.0%
Hispanic or Latino25.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.