Wheeler County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13309 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,335 | — | #2,713 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,539 | -46.1% | #3,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.0 years | -17.7% | #3,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $88,200 | -68.7% | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $581 | -50.0% | #3,084 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% | +159.7% | #3,117 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wheeler County has a population of 7,335, making it the #2,713 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wheeler County is $40,539, ranking #3,063 out of 3,222 counties — 46.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Wheeler County is $88,200 (-68.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $581/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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76.4% of residents in Wheeler County have health insurance coverage, which is 16.7% below the national rate.
About Wheeler County, Georgia
Wheeler County, Georgia has a total population of 7,335, making it the 2,713th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wheeler County is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wheeler County is $40,539, which ranks #3,063 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Wheeler County is $88,200, 68.7% below the national median. Renters in Wheeler County pay a median gross rent of $581 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wheeler County, 10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 76.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Wheeler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Wheeler County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.