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World Population Review
Wheeler County, Texas Population 2021
Wheeler County, Texas's estimated population is 4,852 with a growth rate of -2.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County, Texas is the 205th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 5,387 and has seen a growth of -9.93% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,852 | -102 | -2.06% |
| 2020 | 4,954 | -102 | -2.02% |
| 2019 | 5,056 | -102 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 5,158 | -142 | -2.68% |
| 2017 | 5,300 | -218 | -3.95% |
| 2016 | 5,518 | -140 | -2.47% |
| 2015 | 5,658 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 5,696 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 5,716 | 127 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 5,589 | 143 | 2.63% |
| 2011 | 5,446 | 59 | 1.10% |
| 2010 | 5,387 | -492 | -8.37% |
| 1990 | 5,879 | -1,258 | -17.63% |
| 1980 | 7,137 | 703 | 10.93% |
| 1970 | 6,434 | -1,513 | -19.04% |
| 1960 | 7,947 | -2,370 | -22.97% |
| 1950 | 10,317 | -2,094 | -16.87% |
| 1940 | 12,411 | -3,144 | -20.21% |
| 1930 | 15,555 | 8,158 | 110.29% |
| 1920 | 7,397 | 2,139 | 40.68% |
| 1910 | 5,258 | 4,622 | 726.73% |
| 1900 | 636 | -142 | -18.25% |
| 1890 | 778 | 266 | 51.95% |
| 1880 | 512 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-2.06%
County Website
State
Founded
1879
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
5,387
Growth Since 2010
-9.93%
Wheeler County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,678 | 87.64% |
| Some Other Race | 262 | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 209 | 3.92% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 3.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
Wheeler County, Texas Population by Race
Wheeler County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Wheeler County, Texas Population by Age
Wheeler County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,183 | 2.42 | 66.6 |
| Married | 1,104 | 2.99 | 75.3 |
| Non Family | 665 | 1.14 | 56.4 |
| Female | 270 | 3.26 | 51.1 |
| Male | 144 | 2.35 | 76.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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Wheeler County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 7.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 11.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,089 | 30.05% |
| Some College | 907 | 25.03% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 467 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 3.95% |
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Wheeler County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wheeler County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,689 | 2,363 | 521 |
| Hispanic | 738 | 418 | 50 |
| Other Race | 161 | 98 | |
| Black | 131 | 73 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 44 | 15 |
| Native American | 15 | 13 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.42%.
Wheeler County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,384
Average Earnings
$44,487
Average Male
$21,617
Average Female
Wheeler County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wheeler County, Texas Language by Age
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Wheeler County, Texas Language
79.95% of Wheeler County, Texas residents speak only English, while 20.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.55% of the population.
Wheeler County, Texas Language
Wheeler County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,387 | 469 | 33.81% |
| White | 3,597 | 431 | 11.98% |
| Black | 169 | 76 | 44.97% |
| Multiple | 209 | 60 | 28.71% |
| Other | 262 | 28 | 10.69% |
| Native | 13 | 2 | 15.38% |
18.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.49%
Male Poverty Rate
21.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheeler County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Texas is Black, with 44.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Texas is Other, with 10.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.82%.
Wheeler County, Texas Poverty
Wheeler County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Wheeler County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheeler County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Wheeler County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wheeler County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Wheeler County, Texas Marital Status
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by War
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 6.52% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 17.11% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.32% |
| Black | 10 | 6.94% |
| Native American | 2 | 13.33% |
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by Race
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by Education
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63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Wheeler County, Texas Employment by Age
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Wheeler County, Texas Employment by Race
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Wheeler County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.96%
Native Born
8.04%
Foreign Born
6.76%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.96% of Wheeler County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 66.58% having been born in Texas. 6.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Wheeler County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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