Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 4,719 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 202nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 5,387 and has seen a growth of -12.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 3,685 adults, (1,005 of whom are seniors) in Wheeler County.
Female: 2,361 (48.6%)
Male: 2,501 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 80.81% White, 7.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,929 | 80.81% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 7.65% |
| Other race | 354 | 7.28% |
| Native American | 82 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.15% |
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $40,500. Household income levels show a median of $60,167. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,150 | - |
| Families | $72,500 | $83,311 |
| Households | $60,167 | $77,457 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $58,229 |
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