Wheeler County, Georgia Population 2022
Wheeler County, Georgia's estimated population is 7,726 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 in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 7,769 and has seen a growth of -0.55% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 9,817 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 9,149 | -668 | -6.80% |
| 1940 | 8,535 | -614 | -6.71% |
| 1950 | 6,712 | -1,823 | -21.36% |
| 1960 | 5,342 | -1,370 | -20.41% |
| 1970 | 4,596 | -746 | -13.96% |
| 1980 | 5,155 | 559 | 12.16% |
| 1990 | 4,903 | -252 | -4.89% |
| 2010 | 7,769 | 2,866 | 58.45% |
| 2011 | 8,079 | 310 | 3.99% |
| 2012 | 7,933 | -146 | -1.81% |
| 2013 | 7,935 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 7,984 | 49 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 7,911 | -73 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 8,015 | 104 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 7,960 | -55 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 7,898 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 7,855 | -43 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 7,812 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 7,769 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 7,726 | -43 | -0.55% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,800 | 60.78% |
| Black or African American | 3,073 | 38.91% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.24% |
Wheeler County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,774 | 4.35 | 69.4 |
| Married | 705 | 5.52 | 87.2 |
| Male | 140 | 6.84 | 77.9 |
| Female | 191 | 10.57 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 738 | 1.14 | 61.2 |
6.52
Average Family Size
4.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 874 | 20.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,748 | 40.85% |
| Some College | 665 | 15.54% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 3.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 14.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 0.44% |
Wheeler County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,578 | 1,220 | 278 |
| White | 2,643 | 1,974 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7 | |
| Hispanic | 50 | 2 | |
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.50%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.62%.
Wheeler County, Georgia Language by Age
Wheeler County, Georgia Language
94.52% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.48% of the population.
Wheeler County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
| Black | 2,949 | 990 | 33.57% |
| White | 4,351 | 1,311 | 30.13% |
| Other | NaN% |
30.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.67%
Male Poverty Rate
28.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is Multiple, with 78.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.33%.
Wheeler County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheeler County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 7.48% |
| Black | 101 | 3.92% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 12.50% |
Wheeler County, Georgia Veterans by Education
3.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
90.17%
Born in Wheeler County, Georgia
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.29% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 90.17% having been born in Georgia. 0.65% 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