Wheeler County's 2026 population is estimated at 4,822, reflecting a -0.02% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wheeler County is the 201st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 5,387 and has grown -10.49% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 3,685 adults, (1,005 of whom are seniors) in Wheeler County.
Female: 2,361 (48.6%)
Male: 2,501 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Wheeler County includes 80.81% White, 7.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,929 | 80.81% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 7.65% |
| Other race | 354 | 7.28% |
| Native American | 82 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.15% |
Wheeler County 's average per capita income is $40,500. Household income levels show a median of $60,167. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,150 | - |
| Families | $72,500 | $83,311 |
| Households | $60,167 | $77,457 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $58,229 |
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