Wheeler County, Georgia
Wheeler County is home to 7,335 people. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $40,539.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,335 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $40,539 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 32.7% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 36.3% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 2.9% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 23.6% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $88,200 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $581 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.7% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.2% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 32.0 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.