Wheeler County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,485 | — | #3,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,284 | -26.4% | #2,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 59.3 years | +52.4% | #16 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $272,400 | -3.4% | #769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | -25.2% | #1,610 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.5% | #963 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wheeler County has a population of 1,485, making it the #3,158 most populous county in the US. The median age is 59.3 years, which is 52.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wheeler County is $55,284, ranking #2,457 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Wheeler County is $272,400 (-3.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $870/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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96.8% of residents in Wheeler County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Wheeler County, Oregon
Wheeler County, Oregon has a total population of 1,485, making it the 3,158th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wheeler County is 59.3 years, which is 52.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wheeler County is $55,284, which ranks #2,457 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Wheeler County is $272,400, 3.4% below the national median. Renters in Wheeler County pay a median gross rent of $870 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wheeler County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Wheeler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Wheeler County, Oregon 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.