Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 850 with a growth rate of 2.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 83rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 825 and has seen a growth of 3.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 97.32% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (97.32%)
Two or more races (2.04%)
Other race (0.51%)
Asian (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 97.32% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $45,884. Household income levels show a median of $55,893. The poverty rate stands at 5.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,000 | - |
| Families | $77,500 | $97,746 |
| Households | $55,893 | $83,605 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $59,410 |
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