Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 786 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 83rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 825 and has seen a growth of -4.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.3 years
Female: 59.6 years
Male: 46.9 years
There are 686 adults, (248 of whom are seniors) in Wheeler County.
Female: 400 (47.2%)
Male: 447 (52.8%)
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 95.51% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 809 | 95.51% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.77% |
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $46,071. Household income levels show a median of $70,250. The poverty rate stands at 5.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,654 | - |
| Families | $82,596 | $110,132 |
| Households | $70,250 | $98,758 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $77,582 |
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