Wheeler County, GA
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Wheeler County Overview
7,550
TOTAL POPULATION
4,975
MALE POPULATION
2,575
FEMALE POPULATION
193.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
51.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
6.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,980
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,926
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,354
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,955
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Wheeler County
The most populous races in Wheeler County are White / Caucasian (4,412 | 58.4%), Black / African American (2,913 | 38.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (428 | 5.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 2,913 | 38.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 428 | 5.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 10 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,412 | 58.4% |
| Two or more Races | 48 | 0.6% |
| Some other Race | 167 | 2.2% |
| Total | 7,550 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wheeler County
The most populous ancestries reported in Wheeler County are American (710 | 9.4%), Mexican (385 | 5.1%), English (174 | 2.3%), Irish (145 | 1.9%), and African (69 | 0.9%), together accounting for 19.6% of all Wheeler County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 69 | 0.9% |
| American | 710 | 9.4% |
| British | 6 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Central American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 10 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 1 | 0.0% |
| English | 174 | 2.3% |
| European | 17 | 0.2% |
| French | 9 | 0.1% |
| German | 46 | 0.6% |
| Guatemalan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 3 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 145 | 1.9% |
| Israeli | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 33 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 385 | 5.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 23 | 0.3% |
| Samoan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scottish | 11 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 69 | 0.9% |
| Thai | 3 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 44 | 0.6% | View All 25 Rows |
Immigrants in Wheeler County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wheeler County came from Central America (27 | 0.4%), Latin America (27 | 0.4%), Mexico (23 | 0.3%), Europe (10 | 0.1%), and Germany (5 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Wheeler County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 27 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 5 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 3 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 27 | 0.4% |
| Mexico | 23 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Southern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 5 | 0.1% | View All 13 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wheeler County
Sex and Age in Wheeler County
The most populous age groups in Wheeler County are 20 to 24 Years (704 | 14.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (268 | 10.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 116 (2.3%) | 106 (4.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 114 (2.3%) | 86 (3.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 244 (4.9%) | 207 (8.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 695 (14.0%) | 268 (10.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 704 (14.1%) | 218 (8.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 576 (11.6%) | 87 (3.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 314 (6.3%) | 156 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 215 (4.3%) | 37 (1.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 576 (11.6%) | 170 (6.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 191 (3.8%) | 166 (6.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 225 (4.5%) | 115 (4.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 307 (6.2%) | 206 (8.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 139 (2.8%) | 167 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 180 (3.6%) | 127 (4.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 189 (3.8%) | 200 (7.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 89 (1.8%) | 141 (5.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 40 (0.8%) | 57 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 61 (1.2%) | 61 (2.4%) |
| Total | 4,975 (100.0%) | 2,575 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wheeler County
Median Family Size in Wheeler County
The median family size in Wheeler County is 6.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (211 | 21.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (691 | 70.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 5.08 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 691 (70.3%) | 5.08 |
| Single Male/Father | 81 (8.2%) | 7.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 211 (21.5%) | 8.88 |
| Total Families | 983 (100.0%) | 6.07 |
Median Household Size in Wheeler County
The median household size in Wheeler County is 4.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (211 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 9.63 persons per household. non-family households (614 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 691 (43.3%) | 5.10 |
| Single Male/Father | 81 (5.1%) | 7.63 |
| Single Female/Mother | 211 (13.2%) | 9.63 |
| Non-family | 614 (38.5%) | 1.29 |
| Total Households | 1,597 (100.0%) | 4.36 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeler County
Out of a total of 1,597 households in Wheeler County, 983 (61.6%) are family households, while 614 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 494, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 584.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 584 (36.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 494 (30.9%) | 21 (1.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 157 (9.8%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 134 (8.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 107 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 36 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 55 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 983 (61.6%) | 614 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Wheeler County
Fertility by Age in Wheeler County
Average fertility rate in Wheeler County is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 198.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 71.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 53 (71.6%) | 198.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 14 (18.9%) | 30.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 7 (9.5%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 74 (100.0%) | 64.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeler County
28.4% of women with births (74) in Wheeler County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21 (28.4%) | 53 (71.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Wheeler County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 67 (90.5%) | 272.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 7 (9.5%) | 18.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 74 (100.0%) | 64.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeler County
71.6% of women with births in Wheeler County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 79.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 14 (20.9%) | 53 (79.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21 (28.4%) | 53 (71.6%) |
Income in Wheeler County
Income Overview in Wheeler County
Per Capita Income in Wheeler County is $17,980, while median incomes of families and households are $46,926 and $36,354 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 7,550 | $17,980 |
| Median Family Income | 983 | $46,926 |
| Mean Family Income | 983 | $61,381 |
| Median Household Income | 1,597 | $36,354 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,597 | $49,480 |
| Income Deficit | 983 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 7,550 | 14.69% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 7,550 | 85.31¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 7,550 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Wheeler County
Average Earnings in Wheeler County are $26,476, $25,967 for men and $30,439 for women, a difference of 14.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,353 (75.0%) | $25,967 |
| Female | 785 (25.0%) | $30,439 |
| Total | 3,138 (100.0%) | $26,476 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeler County
The most common earnings brackets in Wheeler County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (492 | 20.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (144 | 18.3%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 289 (12.3%) | 43 (5.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 65 (2.8%) | 24 (3.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 13 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 27 (1.1%) | 10 (1.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 29 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (6.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 485 (20.6%) | 26 (3.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 14 (0.6%) | 53 (6.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 6 (0.3%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 66 (2.8%) | 27 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 492 (20.9%) | 144 (18.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 155 (6.6%) | 93 (11.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 80 (3.4%) | 43 (5.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 188 (8.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 54 (2.3%) | 16 (2.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 6 (0.3%) | 84 (10.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 74 (3.1%) | 16 (2.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 219 (9.3%) | 50 (6.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 45 (1.9%) | 17 (2.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 46 (1.9%) | 78 (9.9%) |
| Total | 2,353 (100.0%) | 785 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeler County
Average earnings in Wheeler County are $34,972 for men and $34,509 for women, a difference of 1.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,740, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,656. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,199, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,203.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $32,656 | $33,203 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $59,740 | $33,333 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,156 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $34,972 | $34,509 |
Family Income in Wheeler County
Family Income Brackets in Wheeler County
According to the Wheeler County family income data, there are 181 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 79 | 8.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 33 | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 92 | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 158 | 16.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 138 | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 181 | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 164 | 16.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 76 | 7.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 51 | 5.2% |
| $200,000+ | 11 | 1.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeler County
5-person families (107 | 10.9%) account for the highest median family income in Wheeler County with $152,724 per family, while 5-person families (107 | 10.9%) have the highest median income of $30,545 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 506 (51.5%) | $42,628 |
| 3-Person Families | 175 (17.8%) | $38,750 |
| 4-Person Families | 104 (10.6%) | $73,654 |
| 5-Person Families | 107 (10.9%) | $152,724 |
| 6-Person Families | 36 (3.7%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 55 (5.6%) | $73,295 |
| Total | 983 (100.0%) | $46,926 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeler County
The median family income in Wheeler County is $46,926, with families comprising 3+ earners (106) having the highest median family income of $122,174, while families with no earners (331) have the lowest median family income of $27,741, accounting for 10.8% and 33.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 331 (33.7%) | $27,741 |
| 1 Earner | 333 (33.9%) | $61,012 |
| 2 Earners | 213 (21.7%) | $85,352 |
| 3+ Earners | 106 (10.8%) | $122,174 |
| Total | 983 (100.0%) | $46,926 |
Household Income in Wheeler County
Household Income Brackets in Wheeler County
With 286 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wheeler County, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 219 | 13.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 144 | 9.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 236 | 14.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 195 | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 174 | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 286 | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 196 | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 78 | 4.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 51 | 3.2% |
| $200,000+ | 21 | 1.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeler County
The median household income in Wheeler County is $36,354, with the highest median household income of $68,764 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 296 households (18.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (0.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 8 (0.5%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 296 (18.5%) | $68,764 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 628 (39.3%) | $39,917 |
| 65+ Years | 665 (41.6%) | $23,625 |
| Total | 1,597 (100.0%) | $36,354 |
Poverty in Wheeler County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeler County
With 24.1% poverty level for males and 31.1% for females among the residents of Wheeler County, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 486 males (44.2%) and 48 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 41 (39.8%) | 9 (8.5%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 62 (29.2%) | 69 (37.5%) |
| 15 Years | 11 (12.1%) | 48 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 29 (20.7%) | 30 (57.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 486 (44.2%) | 94 (24.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 128 (17.7%) | 83 (34.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 97 (15.8%) | 43 (20.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6 (1.8%) | 115 (40.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 92 (22.3%) | 98 (26.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 89 (24.1%) | 101 (30.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (11.8%) | 106 (42.4%) |
| Total | 1,060 (24.1%) | 796 (31.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeler County
According to the poverty statistics in Wheeler County, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 62 (60.2%) | 97 (91.5%) |
| 5 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 136 (100.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 150 (70.8%) | 115 (62.5%) |
| 15 Years | 80 (87.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 111 (79.3%) | 22 (42.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 613 (55.8%) | 292 (75.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 596 (82.3%) | 160 (65.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 517 (84.2%) | 164 (79.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 321 (98.2%) | 166 (59.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 320 (77.7%) | 266 (73.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 280 (75.9%) | 226 (69.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 142 (88.2%) | 144 (57.6%) |
| Total | 3,338 (75.9%) | 1,761 (68.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeler County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wheeler County show that 8.3% or 57 of the total 691 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.6%, comprising of 45 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 424 (90.4%) | 45 (9.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 128 (91.4%) | 12 (8.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 634 (91.7%) | 57 (8.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeler County
According to the poverty data in Wheeler County, 29.6% or 24 single-father households and 58.3% or 123 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (48.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (65.8%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 24 (48.0%) | 41 (47.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (65.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (65.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24 (29.6%) | 123 (58.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheeler County
The poverty data for Wheeler County shows that 57 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 147 of the single-parent households (50.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (9.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 household (53.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 45 (9.6%) | 65 (47.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 12 (8.6%) | 57 (53.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (51.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 57 (8.3%) | 147 (50.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wheeler County
Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeler County
Among the 2,736 employed individuals in Wheeler County, private company employees (1,836 | 67.1%), federal government employees (290 | 10.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (260 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,836 | 67.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 33 | 1.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 179 | 6.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 260 | 9.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 73 | 2.7% |
| State Government Employees | 65 | 2.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 290 | 10.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,736 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wheeler County
According to the labor force statistics for Wheeler County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,538), 45.2% or 2,955 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 189 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 70.9% or 654 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.1% or 139 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 462 (56.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 654 (70.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 197 (29.7%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 204 (43.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 576 (57.7%) | 139 (24.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 355 (50.9%) | 26 (7.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 268 (52.2%) | 24 (9.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 133 (43.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 86 (12.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,955 (45.2%) | 189 (6.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeler County
According to labor force statistics for Wheeler County, 47.5% of individuals (1,732) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,647) are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 191 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 396 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.1% or 139 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 141 (20.1%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 831 (47.4%) | 77 (4.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 364 (49.8%) | 26 (3.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 396 (86.1%) | 161 (35.1%) |
| Total | 1,732 (47.5%) | 401 (11.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wheeler County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeler County are Management (133 | 4.8%), Community & Social Service (133 | 4.8%), Education, Arts & Media (71 | 2.6%), Business & Financial (58 | 2.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (56 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeler County, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (88.7%), Health Technologists (26.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (15.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 118 (88.7%) | 15 (11.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 5 (3.8%) | 128 (96.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 5 (7.0%) | 66 (93.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 7 (15.2%) | 39 (84.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 7 (26.9%) | 19 (73.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 130 (35.1%) | 240 (64.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wheeler County are Security & Protection (191 | 6.9%), Law Enforcement (174 | 6.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (141 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (93 | 3.4%), and Healthcare Support (58 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wheeler County, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (78.0%), Law Enforcement (74.1%), and Security & Protection (67.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 129 (67.5%) | 62 (32.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 129 (74.1%) | 45 (25.9%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 110 (78.0%) | 31 (22.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 27 (64.3%) | 15 (35.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 266 (50.7%) | 259 (49.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wheeler County are Sales & Related (116 | 4.2%), and Office & Administration (94 | 3.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 67 (57.8%) | 49 (42.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 38 (40.4%) | 56 (59.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 105 (50.0%) | 105 (50.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wheeler County are Construction & Extraction (280 | 10.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (256 | 9.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (27 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 16 (59.3%) | 11 (40.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 280 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 256 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 552 (98.1%) | 11 (1.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wheeler County are Production (517 | 18.7%), Material Moving (372 | 13.5%), and Transportation (206 | 7.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 496 (95.9%) | 21 (4.1%) |
| Transportation | 203 (98.5%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| Material Moving | 360 (96.8%) | 12 (3.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,059 (96.7%) | 36 (3.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeler County
Employment Industries in Wheeler County
The major employment industries in Wheeler County include Administrative & Support (452 | 16.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (420 | 15.2%), Public Administration (388 | 14.0%), Construction (262 | 9.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (248 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeler County
The Wheeler County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 202 (93.5%) | 14 (6.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 262 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 136 (79.5%) | 35 (20.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 113 (61.1%) | 72 (38.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 401 (95.5%) | 19 (4.5%) |
| Utilities | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 438 (96.9%) | 14 (3.1%) |
| Educational Services | 16 (18.6%) | 70 (81.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 29 (11.7%) | 219 (88.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 149 (92.0%) | 13 (8.0%) |
| Public Administration | 307 (79.1%) | 81 (20.9%) |
| Total | 2,112 (76.4%) | 651 (23.6%) |
Education in Wheeler County
School Enrollment in Wheeler County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,186 students in Wheeler County are middle school (433 | 36.5%), high school (367 | 30.9%), and elementary school (148 | 12.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 15 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 8.5% |
| Elementary School | 148 | 12.5% |
| Middle School | 433 | 36.5% |
| High School | 367 | 30.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 122 | 10.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,186 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeler County
Out of a total of 1,186 students who are enrolled in schools in Wheeler County, 42 (3.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,144 (96.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 27 (50.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 200 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 26 (49.1%) | 27 (50.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 200 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 446 (99.6%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 278 (99.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 74 (89.2%) | 9 (10.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 37 (94.9%) | 2 (5.1%) |
| Total | 1,144 (96.5%) | 42 (3.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeler County
Education (257 | 41.7%), engineering (156 | 25.3%), business (99 | 16.1%), science & technology (25 | 4.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (22 | 3.6%) are the most common fields of study among 616 individuals in Wheeler County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 22 | 3.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 1 | 0.2% |
| Social Sciences | 14 | 2.3% |
| Engineering | 156 | 25.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 25 | 4.1% |
| Business | 99 | 16.1% |
| Education | 257 | 41.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 18 | 2.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1 | 0.2% |
| Communications | 22 | 3.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1 | 0.2% |
| Total | 616 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wheeler County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeler County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wheeler County are males with 2 vehicles (725, accounting for 34.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (299, making up 112.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (2.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 701 (33.5%) | 205 (31.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 725 (34.6%) | 299 (46.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 542 (25.9%) | 74 (11.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 126 (6.0%) | 41 (6.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| Total | 2,094 (100.0%) | 642 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wheeler County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wheeler County are 5 to 9 minutes (512 commuters, 20.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (464 commuters, 18.2%), and 35 to 39 minutes (379 commuters, 14.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 512 | 20.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 464 | 18.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 57 | 2.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 209 | 8.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 65 | 2.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 263 | 10.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 379 | 14.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 53 | 2.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 142 | 5.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 187 | 7.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 217 | 8.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wheeler County
The most common commute times in Wheeler County are 5 to 9 minutes (451 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (114 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 451 (22.5%) | 61 (11.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 350 (17.4%) | 114 (21.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 27 (1.3%) | 30 (5.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 120 (6.0%) | 89 (16.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 (0.3%) | 60 (11.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 182 (9.1%) | 81 (15.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 379 (18.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 16 (0.8%) | 37 (6.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 102 (5.1%) | 40 (7.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 181 (9.0%) | 6 (1.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 194 (9.7%) | 23 (4.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeler County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wheeler County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (658, 32.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (153, 28.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 149 (7.4%) | 45 (8.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 225 (11.2%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 38 (1.9%) | 58 (10.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 658 (32.8%) | 59 (10.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 232 (11.6%) | 153 (28.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 405 (20.2%) | 95 (17.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 35 (1.7%) | 25 (4.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 62 (3.1%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (3.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 34 (1.7%) | 28 (5.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 43 (2.1%) | 52 (9.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 126 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,007 (100.0%) | 541 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wheeler County
Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeler County
Of the total 1,597 dwellings in Wheeler County, owner-occupied units account for 1,092 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 505 (31.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,092 | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 505 | 31.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeler County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 584 | 36.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 515 | 32.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 166 | 10.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 332 | 20.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeler County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 373 (63.9%) | 211 (36.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 422 (81.9%) | 93 (18.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 89 (53.6%) | 77 (46.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 208 (62.6%) | 124 (37.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,092 (68.4%) | 505 (31.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeler County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 277 (69.6%) | 121 (30.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 342 (59.6%) | 232 (40.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 325 (79.3%) | 85 (20.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 148 (68.8%) | 67 (31.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeler County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 159 | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 145 | 9.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 195 | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 433 | 27.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 461 | 28.9% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 174 | 10.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 30 | 1.9% |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wheeler County
Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeler County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,092 (68.4%) | $43,654 |
| Renter-Occupied | 505 (31.6%) | $21,156 |
| Average | 1,597 (100.0%) | $36,354 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeler County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 99 (9.1%) | 32 (6.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 40 (3.7%) | 47 (9.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 31 (2.8%) | 112 (22.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 115 (10.5%) | 43 (8.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 34 (3.1%) | 44 (8.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 178 (16.3%) | 17 (3.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 107 (9.8%) | 67 (13.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 209 (19.1%) | 77 (15.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 153 (14.0%) | 43 (8.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 64 (5.9%) | 14 (2.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 62 (5.7%) | 9 (1.8%) |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 505 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeler County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 392 (35.9%) | 91 (18.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 329 (30.1%) | 148 (29.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 228 (20.9%) | 64 (12.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 61 (5.6%) | 27 (5.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 43 (3.9%) | 49 (9.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 26 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 7 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $3,000 or more | 6 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 505 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wheeler County
Housing Structures in Wheeler County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,018 | 63.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 34 | 2.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 28 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 79 | 5.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 26 | 1.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 405 | 25.4% |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeler County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 779 (76.5%) | 239 (23.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 4 (11.8%) | 30 (88.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 (10.1%) | 71 (89.9%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 301 (74.3%) | 104 (25.7%) |
| Total | 1,092 (68.4%) | 505 (31.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeler County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 29 (2.7%) | 89 (17.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 394 (36.1%) | 226 (44.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 540 (49.4%) | 168 (33.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 129 (11.8%) | 12 (2.4%) |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 505 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeler County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 86 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 45 (4.1%) | 28 (5.5%) |
| Electricity | 905 (82.9%) | 474 (93.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 56 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 505 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeler County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 6 (0.5%) | 108 (21.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 341 (31.2%) | 270 (53.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 422 (38.6%) | 107 (21.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 323 (29.6%) | 20 (4.0%) |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 505 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wheeler County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wheeler County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 866 | 226 |
| Median Property Value | $69,900 | $101,600 |
| Median Household Income | $37,596 | $12 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $332 | $6 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $672 | $24 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeler County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 329 (38.0%) | 24 (10.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 282 (32.6%) | 85 (37.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 249 (28.7%) | 98 (43.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (8.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 6 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 866 (100.0%) | 226 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeler County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 112 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 165 (19.1%) | 27 (11.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 155 (17.9%) | 15 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 107 (12.4%) | 23 (10.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 158 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 96 (11.1%) | 51 (22.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23 (2.7%) | 57 (25.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 50 (5.8%) | 41 (18.1%) |
| Total | 866 (100.0%) | 226 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeler County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 446 (51.5%) | 74,659 (33,035.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 59 (6.8%) | 129 (57.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 37 (4.3%) | 43 (19.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 310 (35.8%) | 12 (5.3%) |
| Total | 866 (100.0%) | 226 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeler County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 491 (56.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 144 (16.6%) | 104 (46.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 114 (13.2%) | 72 (31.9%) |
| Total | 866 (100.0%) | 226 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wheeler County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 228 (98.3%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,491 (93.1%) | 111 (6.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 276 (27.4%) | 731 (72.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 614 (75.3%) | 201 (24.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 602 (73.3%) | 219 (26.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 314 (51.6%) | 294 (48.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 659 (84.9%) | 117 (15.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 696 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 411 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,291 (75.9%) | 1,677 (24.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeler County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 228 (98.3%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,491 (93.1%) | 111 (6.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 276 (27.4%) | 731 (72.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeler County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,139 (86.8%) | 173 (13.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,122 (62.4%) | 677 (37.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 887 (66.0%) | 456 (34.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 937 (83.5%) | 185 (16.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,206 (86.6%) | 186 (13.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 123 (53.0%) | 105 (45.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 650 (40.6%) | 849 (53.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 152 (15.1%) | 124 (12.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 154 (18.9%) | 460 (56.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 118 (14.4%) | 484 (59.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 181 (29.8%) | 147 (24.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 252 (32.5%) | 456 (58.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 693 (99.6%) | 259 (37.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 411 (100.0%) | 116 (28.2%) |
| Total | 2,734 (39.2%) | 3,000 (43.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeler County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 31 (1.7%) | 90 (14.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 190 (14.0%) | 126 (14.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 47 (12.7%) | 94 (28.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (19.3%) | 74 (29.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wheeler County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 102 (7.5%) | 30 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (8.9%) | 13 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (11.8%) | 23 (9.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 96 (11.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (7.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (5.6%) | 3 (1.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 31 (1.7%) | 35 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 175 (12.9%) | 77 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23 (6.2%) | 4 (1.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (24.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 25 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 41 (3.0%) | 121 (14.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 37 (10.0%) | 68 (20.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (10.6%) | 36 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (8.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 82 (6.1%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (5.0%) | 20 (8.0%) |
Technology Access in Wheeler County
Computing Device Access in Wheeler County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 950 | 59.5% |
| Smartphone | 892 | 55.8% |
| Tablet | 414 | 25.9% |
| No Computing Device | 427 | 26.7% |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wheeler County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 784 | 49.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 264 | 16.5% |
| Satellite Internet | 107 | 6.7% |
| No Internet | 502 | 31.4% |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.0% |
Wheeler County Summary
Wheeler County is a county located in the state of Georgia in the United States. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,421, making it the second-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Alamo.
History
Wheeler County was created on December 19, 1912 from parts of Montgomery, Telfair, and Wilcox counties. It was named for Confederate General Joseph Wheeler.
Geography
Wheeler County is located in the southeastern part of the state of Georgia. It is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Telfair County to the east, Wilcox County to the south, and Laurens County to the west. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles (0.5%) is water.
The county is located in the Ocmulgee River basin and is drained by the Ocmulgee River and its tributaries. The county is located in the Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.
Economy
The economy of Wheeler County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, peanuts, and hay. The county also has a thriving timber industry.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,421 people, 2,845 households, and 1,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 17.0 inhabitants per square mile (6.6/km2). There were 3,521 housing units at an average density of 8.0 per square mile (3.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were Irish, and 6.2% were English. Of the 2,845 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.7% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 38.7 years.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wheeler County?
Total Population of Wheeler County is 7,550.
What is the Total Male Population of Wheeler County?
Total Male Population of Wheeler County is 4,975.
What is the Total Female Population of Wheeler County?
Total Female Population of Wheeler County is 2,575.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wheeler County?
There are 193.20 Males per 100 Females in Wheeler County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wheeler County?
There are 51.76 Females per 100 Males in Wheeler County.
What is the Median Population Age in Wheeler County?
Median Population Age in Wheeler County is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wheeler County
Average Family Size in Wheeler County is 6.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wheeler County
Average Household Size in Wheeler County is 4.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wheeler County?
Per Capita income in Wheeler County is $17,980.
What is the Median Family Income in Wheeler County?
Median Family Income in Wheeler County is $46,926.
What is the Median Household income in Wheeler County?
Median Household Income in Wheeler County is $36,354.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wheeler County?
Income or Wage Gap in Wheeler County is 14.7%.
Women in Wheeler County earn 85.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeler County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeler County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wheeler County?
There are 2,955 People in the Labor Forcein in Wheeler County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wheeler County?
45.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wheeler County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wheeler County?
Unemployment Rate in Wheeler County is 6.4%.