Wheeler County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48483 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,862 | — | #2,909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,167 | -19.9% | #2,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,100 | -62.4% | #2,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $970 | -16.6% | #1,106 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.2% | #2,022 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wheeler County has a population of 4,862, making it the #2,909 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wheeler County is $60,167, ranking #2,066 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Wheeler County is $106,100 (-62.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $970/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.
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78.8% of residents in Wheeler County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.1% below the national rate.
About Wheeler County, Texas
Wheeler County, Texas has a total population of 4,862, making it the 2,909th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wheeler County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wheeler County is $60,167, which ranks #2,066 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Wheeler County is $106,100, 62.4% below the national median. Renters in Wheeler County pay a median gross rent of $970 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wheeler County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Wheeler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Wheeler County, Texas 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.