Wheeler County, Texas
Wheeler County is home to 4,862 people. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $60,167.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,862 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,167 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.4% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.7% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 21.2% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $106,100 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $970 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.6% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.3% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.3 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Beckham County, Oklahoma
- Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
- Collingsworth County
- Donley County
- Gray County
- Hemphill County
- Roberts County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.