Wheeler County's estimated 2026 population is 4,822 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County is the 201st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 5,387 and has seen a growth of -10.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 81.95% White, 5.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (81.95%)
Two or more races (6.2%)
Other race (5.88%)
Native American (2.73%)
Black or African American (1.65%)
Asian (1.59%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,017 | 81.95% |
| Two or more races | 304 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 288 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 134 | 2.73% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.59% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wheeler County's average per capita income is $39,652. Household income levels show a median of $67,964. The poverty rate stands at 14.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,446 | - |
| Families | $72,500 | $82,966 |
| Households | $67,964 | $77,469 |
| Non Families | $36,635 | $60,100 |
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