Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 7,034 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 143rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 7,770 and has seen a growth of -9.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 58.99% White, 38.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (58.99%)
Black or African American (38.46%)
Other race (1.22%)
Two or more races (1.2%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,385 | 58.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,859 | 38.46% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $30,050. Household income levels show a median of $45,262. The poverty rate stands at 21.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,838 | - |
| Families | $61,652 | $68,649 |
| Households | $45,262 | $55,443 |
| Non Families | $15,726 | $31,765 |
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