Wheeler County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 847 | — | #3,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,250 | -6.5% | #1,183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.3 years | +39.6% | #77 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,500 | -48.0% | #2,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $509 | -56.2% | #3,162 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -58.8% | #58 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wheeler County has a population of 847, making it the #3,194 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.3 years, which is 39.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wheeler County is $70,250, ranking #1,183 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Wheeler County is $146,500 (-48.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $509/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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91.0% of residents in Wheeler County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Wheeler County, Nebraska
Wheeler County, Nebraska has a total population of 847, making it the 3,194th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wheeler County is 54.3 years, which is 39.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wheeler County is $70,250, which ranks #1,183 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Wheeler County is $146,500, 48.0% below the national median. Renters in Wheeler County pay a median gross rent of $509 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wheeler County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Wheeler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
All data for Wheeler County, Nebraska 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.