Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 7,815 with a growth rate of 3.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 141st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 7,770 and has seen a growth of 0.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 29.9 years
There are 6,181 adults, (1,297 of whom are seniors) in Wheeler County.
Female: 2,601 (35.5%)
Male: 4,734 (64.5%)
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 58.64% White, 37.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,301 | 58.64% |
| Black or African American | 2,735 | 37.29% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 126 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.38% |
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $33,979. Household income levels show a median of $40,539. The poverty rate stands at 32.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,563 | - |
| Families | $48,365 | $63,494 |
| Households | $40,539 | $53,198 |
| Non Families | $16,317 | $29,761 |
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