Wheeler County, Texas Population 2022
Wheeler County, Texas's estimated population is 4,750 with a growth rate of -2.10% 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 -11.82% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 512 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 778 | 266 | 51.95% |
| 1900 | 636 | -142 | -18.25% |
| 1910 | 5,258 | 4,622 | 726.73% |
| 1920 | 7,397 | 2,139 | 40.68% |
| 1930 | 15,555 | 8,158 | 110.29% |
| 1940 | 12,411 | -3,144 | -20.21% |
| 1950 | 10,317 | -2,094 | -16.87% |
| 1960 | 7,947 | -2,370 | -22.97% |
| 1970 | 6,434 | -1,513 | -19.04% |
| 1980 | 7,137 | 703 | 10.93% |
| 1990 | 5,879 | -1,258 | -17.63% |
| 2010 | 5,387 | -492 | -8.37% |
| 2011 | 5,446 | 59 | 1.10% |
| 2012 | 5,589 | 143 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 5,716 | 127 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 5,696 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 5,658 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 5,518 | -140 | -2.47% |
| 2017 | 5,300 | -218 | -3.95% |
| 2018 | 5,158 | -142 | -2.68% |
| 2019 | 5,056 | -102 | -1.98% |
| 2020 | 4,954 | -102 | -2.02% |
| 2021 | 4,852 | -102 | -2.06% |
| 2022 | 4,750 | -102 | -2.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,670 | 90.03% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 2.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 142 | 2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 3.82% |
Wheeler County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,060 | 2.49 | 70.3 |
| Married | 975 | 3.07 | 78.5 |
| Male | 140 | 2.49 | 87.1 |
| Female | 317 | 3.44 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 628 | 1.11 | 64.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 266 | 7.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 439 | 12.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,075 | 30.65% |
| Some College | 873 | 24.89% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 9.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 3.39% |
Wheeler County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 59 | 40 | 11 |
| White | 2,638 | 2,319 | 487 |
| Native American | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 676 | 352 | 35 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | |
| Black | 132 | 84 | |
| Other Race | 89 | 33 |
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 18.64%.
$32,155
Average Earnings
$43,799
Average Male
$21,264
Average Female
Wheeler County, Texas Language by Age
Wheeler County, Texas Language
81.63% of Wheeler County, Texas residents speak only English, while 18.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.56% of the population.
Wheeler County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,336 | 454 | 33.98% |
| Multiple | 196 | 65 | 33.16% |
| Black | 140 | 22 | 15.71% |
| White | 3,515 | 374 | 10.64% |
| Native | 16 | 1 | 6.25% |
| Other | 20 | NaN% |
17.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
20.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheeler County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Texas is Hispanic, with 33.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.90%.
Wheeler County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheeler County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Wheeler County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Wheeler County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 6.00% |
| Black | 11 | 8.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 5.56% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.87% |
Wheeler County, Texas Veterans by Education
7.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.01%
Born in Wheeler County, Texas
92.60%
Native Born
7.40%
Foreign Born
5.92%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.60% of Wheeler County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 65.01% having been born in Texas. 5.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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