Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 1,490 with a growth rate of 1.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 36th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 1,449 and has seen a growth of 2.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 59.3 years
Female: 59.2 years
Male: 59.4 years
There are 1,310 adults, (578 of whom are seniors) in Wheeler County.
Female: 776 (52.3%)
Male: 709 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 85.12% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264 | 85.12% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 11.92% |
| Other race | 35 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $41,616. Household income levels show a median of $55,284. The poverty rate stands at 10.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,375 | - |
| Families | $64,798 | $103,920 |
| Households | $55,284 | $82,805 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $44,366 |
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