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Wheeler County, Georgia Population 2021
Wheeler County, Georgia's estimated population is 7,769 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County, Georgia is the 144th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 7,769 and has seen a growth of 0.00% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,769 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 7,812 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 7,855 | -43 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 7,898 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 7,960 | -55 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 8,015 | 104 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 7,911 | -73 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 7,984 | 49 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 7,935 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 7,933 | -146 | -1.81% |
| 2011 | 8,079 | 310 | 3.99% |
| 2010 | 7,769 | 2,866 | 58.45% |
| 1990 | 4,903 | -252 | -4.89% |
| 1980 | 5,155 | 559 | 12.16% |
| 1970 | 4,596 | -746 | -13.96% |
| 1960 | 5,342 | -1,370 | -20.41% |
| 1950 | 6,712 | -1,823 | -21.36% |
| 1940 | 8,535 | -614 | -6.71% |
| 1930 | 9,149 | -668 | -6.80% |
| 1920 | 9,817 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.55% (-43)
County Website
State
Founded
November 5, 1912
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
7,769
Growth Since 2010
0.00% ()
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,465 | 56.32% |
| Black or African American | 3,440 | 43.39% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.29% |
Wheeler County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,862 | 4.14 | 63.3 |
| Married | 771 | 5.41 | 83.5 |
| Non Family | 703 | 1.17 | 50.1 |
| Female | 198 | 7.41 | 24.2 |
| Male | 190 | 6.53 | 70.5 |
5.85
Average Family Size
4.14
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 3.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 870 | 16.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,739 | 50.50% |
| Some College | 699 | 12.89% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 3.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 674 | 12.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 1.12% |
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Wheeler County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,319 | 2,644 | 373 |
| Black | 2,089 | 1,732 | 362 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.33%.
Wheeler County, Georgia Language by Age
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Wheeler County, Georgia Language
98.89% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
Wheeler County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,314 | 1,153 | 34.79% |
| White | 4,351 | 801 | 18.41% |
| Multiple | 23 | 23 | 100.00% |
25.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.12%
Male Poverty Rate
26.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is White, with 18.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.55%.
Wheeler County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheeler County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Wheeler County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Wheeler County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 7.18% |
| Black | 127 | 4.31% |
Wheeler County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
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42%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.14%
Born in Wheeler County, Georgia
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.79% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 90.14% having been born in Georgia. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990