Wheeler County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Wheeler County?
There are 6,251 residents in Wheeler County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 50.97% are males and 49.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.22% of the resident pool in Wheeler County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.43%. Additionally, 6.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,326 people in Wheeler County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,251 | -4.3% |
| Male Population | 3,186 | -6.5% |
| Female Population | 3,065 | -1.9% |
Male Population 50.97%
Female Population 49.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -9.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,702 | -4.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 152 | -7.3% |
| Not Citizen | 397 | 0.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.22%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.43%
Not Citizen 6.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 448 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 262 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 154 | -24.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,326 | -4.5% |
Moved from Same County 7.24%
Moved from Same State 4.23%
Moved from Different State 2.49%
Same House as Last Year 86.04%
What are the employment statistics in Wheeler County?
White-collar workers make up 66.87% of the working population in Wheeler County, while blue-collar employees account for 33.13%. There are also 523 entrepreneurs in Wheeler County (18.55% of the workforce); 1,703 workers employed in private companies (60.41%); and 451 people working in governmental institutions (16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,885 | -7.9% |
| Blue Collar | 934 | -7.0% |
White Collar 66.87%
Blue Collar 33.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 523 | 3.0% |
| Private Companies | 1,703 | -10.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 451 | -11.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 142 | 9.2% |
Self Employees 18.55%
Private Companies 60.41%
Governmental Workers 16%
Not for Profit Companies 5.04%
How many households are there in Wheeler County?
There are a total of 2,384 households in Wheeler County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 75.8% of these Wheeler County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.2%. Additionally, 39.56% of households have children and 60.44% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,384 | -3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,807 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 577 | -16.0% |
Family Households 75.8%
Non-Family Households 24.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 943 | 4.8% |
| Households without Children | 1,441 | -8.2% |
Households with Children 39.56%
Households without Children 60.44%
What are the median and average incomes in Wheeler County?
The average annual household income in Wheeler County is $83,920, while the median household income sits at $73,081 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,875, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,750.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,920 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $73,081 | 15.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,991 | -5.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wheeler County?
There are 3,354 housing units in Wheeler County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 2,384 occupied housing units in Wheeler County, 73.91% are owner-occupied, while 26.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $142,400. In general, housing costs reach $616 per month in Wheeler County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,354 | -2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 698 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 395 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 546 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 263 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 502 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 339 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 172 | 9.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 223 | -9.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 214 | 4.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2 | -83.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,384 | -3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,762 | -1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $622 | -9.5% |
Owner Occupied 73.91%
Renter Occupied 26.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 478 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,284 | -1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $142,400 | 19.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $76,450 | 1.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $616 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 27.13%
Without Mortgage 72.87%
What is the level of education in Wheeler County?
Approximately 47.37% of the population in Wheeler County holds a high school degree (that's 2,278 residents), while 26.62% have attained a college certificate (1,280 locals) and 12.46% have a bachelor's degree (599 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 276 | -19.5% |
| Some High School | 2,278 | 5.2% |
| Some College | 1,280 | -4.6% |
| Associate Degree | 243 | -36.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 599 | -7.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | -12.5% |
No High School 5.74%
Some High School 47.37%
Some College 26.62%
Associate Degree 5.05%
Bachelor's Degree 12.46%
Graduate Degree 2.77%
What is the marital status of Wheeler County residents?
A total of 1,022 people in Wheeler County have never been married (which represents 20.31% of the total population), while 2,948 of them are wedded (58.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 48 (0.95%) and 557 (11.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,022 | -10.7% |
| Married | 2,948 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 48 | -40.0% |
| Widowed | 457 | 15.1% |
| Divorced | 557 | 557.0% |
Never Married 20.31%
Married 58.59%
Separated 0.95%
Widowed 9.08%
Divorced 11.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wheeler County?
The top three means of transportation people in Wheeler County use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 2,613 residents commute by car, 34 prefer going to work by walking and 5 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,613 | -7.2% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | -44.4% |
| Walk | 34 | -24.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Wheeler County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.