Ben Wheeler, TX

Ben Wheeler Overview

1,958
TOTAL POPULATION
1,026
MALE POPULATION
932
FEMALE POPULATION
110.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,239
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,912
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,099
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.28
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
883
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Ben Wheeler Zip Codes

Ben Wheeler Area Codes

Race in Ben Wheeler

The most populous races in Ben Wheeler are White / Caucasian (1,870 | 95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (255 | 13.0%), and Some other Race (88 | 4.5%).
Race in Ben Wheeler
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino25513.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,87095.5%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race884.5%
Total1,958100.0%

Ancestry in Ben Wheeler

The most populous ancestries reported in Ben Wheeler are American (487 | 24.9%), Mexican (255 | 13.0%), English (99 | 5.1%), Irish (83 | 4.2%), and Italian (68 | 3.5%), together accounting for 50.7% of all Ben Wheeler residents.
Ancestry in Ben Wheeler
Ancestry# Population% Population
American48724.9%
English995.1%
French542.8%
German402.0%
Irish834.2%
Italian683.5%
Mexican25513.0%
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Immigrants in Ben Wheeler

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ben Wheeler came from Central America (22 | 1.1%), Latin America (22 | 1.1%), and Mexico (22 | 1.1%), together accounting for 3.4% of all Ben Wheeler residents.
Immigrants in Ben Wheeler
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America221.1%
Latin America221.1%
Mexico221.1%
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Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler

Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler

The most populous age groups in Ben Wheeler are 25 to 29 Years (326 | 31.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (219 | 23.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Years127 (12.4%)219 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Years15 (1.5%)36 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years65 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years63 (6.1%)55 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years326 (31.8%)128 (13.7%)
30 to 34 Years58 (5.7%)38 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years15 (1.5%)47 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.9%)
45 to 49 Years33 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years23 (2.2%)29 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years157 (15.3%)207 (22.2%)
60 to 64 Years19 (1.8%)41 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years37 (3.6%)107 (11.5%)
70 to 74 Years88 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)932 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ben Wheeler

Median Family Size in Ben Wheeler

Median Family Size in Ben Wheeler
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple327 (82.8%)3.91
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother68 (17.2%)6.41
Total Families395 (100.0%)4.34

Median Household Size in Ben Wheeler

Median Household Size in Ben Wheeler
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple327 (61.7%)3.91
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother68 (12.8%)7.26
Non-family135 (25.5%)1.36
Total Households530 (100.0%)3.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler

Out of a total of 530 households in Ben Wheeler, 395 (74.5%) are family households, while 135 (25.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 167, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 112.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-112 (21.1%)
2-Person Households64 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households67 (12.6%)23 (4.3%)
4-Person Households97 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households167 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (74.5%)135 (25.5%)

Female Fertility in Ben Wheeler

Fertility by Age in Ben Wheeler

Average fertility rate in Ben Wheeler is 425.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 579.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years128 (100.0%)579.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total128 (100.0%)425.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ben Wheeler

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ben Wheeler
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree128 (100.0%)653.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total128 (100.0%)425.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ben Wheeler
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)

Income in Ben Wheeler

Income Overview in Ben Wheeler

Per Capita Income in Ben Wheeler is $33,239, while median incomes of families and households are $112,912 and $113,099 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,958$33,239
Median Family Income395$112,912
Mean Family Income395$106,615
Median Household Income530$113,099
Mean Household Income530$104,928
Income Deficit395$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,9580.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,958100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9580.28

Earnings by Sex in Ben Wheeler

Earnings by Sex in Ben Wheeler
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male659 (62.8%)$0
Female390 (37.2%)$0
Total1,049 (100.0%)$31,995

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ben Wheeler

The most common earnings brackets in Ben Wheeler are $100,000+ for men (318 | 48.2%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (167 | 42.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ben Wheeler
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less142 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49926 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)167 (42.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)16 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49965 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)63 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)47 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (2.3%)19 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (1.1%)7 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99963 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)21 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)35 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)15 (3.8%)
$100,000+318 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (100.0%)390 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$141,553$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$108,194$0

Family Income in Ben Wheeler

Family Income Brackets in Ben Wheeler

According to the Ben Wheeler family income data, there are 182 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 46.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ben Wheeler
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994711.9%
$35,000 to $49,99961.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995313.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996416.2%
$100,000 to $149,99918246.1%
$150,000 to $199,99982.0%
$200,000+358.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ben Wheeler

2-person families (64 | 16.2%) account for the highest median family income in Ben Wheeler with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (64 | 16.2%) have the highest median income of $125,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ben Wheeler
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families64 (16.2%)$250,001
3-Person Families114 (28.9%)$0
4-Person Families50 (12.7%)$0
5-Person Families167 (42.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total395 (100.0%)$112,912

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ben Wheeler

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ben Wheeler
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18 (4.6%)$0
1 Earner88 (22.3%)$0
2 Earners65 (16.5%)$250,001
3+ Earners224 (56.7%)$113,443
Total395 (100.0%)$112,912

Household Income in Ben Wheeler

Household Income Brackets in Ben Wheeler

With 262 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ben Wheeler, accounting for 49.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ben Wheeler
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99940.8%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99910419.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995310.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996412.1%
$100,000 to $149,99926249.4%
$150,000 to $199,99981.5%
$200,000+356.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ben Wheeler

The median household income in Ben Wheeler is $113,099, with the highest median household income of $140,665 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 69 households (13.0%) 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 55 households (10.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ben Wheeler
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years55 (10.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years69 (13.0%)$140,665
45 to 64 Years262 (49.4%)$113,877
65+ Years144 (27.2%)$0
Total530 (100.0%)$113,099

Poverty in Ben Wheeler

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler

With 2.5% poverty level for males and 2.5% for females among the residents of Ben Wheeler, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (14.8%) and 23 females (9.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years26 (14.8%)23 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (2.5%)23 (2.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler

According to the poverty statistics in Ben Wheeler, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 Years122 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years15 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years128 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years384 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years56 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years150 (85.2%)225 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,000 (97.5%)909 (97.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ben Wheeler

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ben Wheeler
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total327 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ben Wheeler

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ben Wheeler
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ben Wheeler

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ben Wheeler
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Ben Wheeler

Employment by Class of Employer in Ben Wheeler

Among the 794 employed individuals in Ben Wheeler, private company employees (428 | 53.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (182 | 22.9%), and local government employees (168 | 21.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ben Wheeler
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees42853.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18222.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations162.0%
Local Government Employees16821.2%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total794100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ben Wheeler

Employment Status by Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years112 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years157 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years81 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years62 (77.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years197 (54.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years123 (53.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total883 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma150 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree241 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total582 (51.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ben Wheeler are Management (233 | 26.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 6.5%), Community & Social Service (42 | 4.8%), Health Technologists (42 | 4.8%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (26 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ben Wheeler

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ben Wheeler, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (61.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Management233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 26 (61.9%)16 (38.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Total (Category)259 (78.0%)73 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ben Wheeler are Security & Protection (15 | 1.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (15 | 1.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Ben Wheeler

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ben Wheeler are Office & Administration (180 | 20.4%), and Sales & Related (35 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ben Wheeler

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Office & Administration65 (36.1%)115 (63.9%)
Total (Category)65 (30.2%)150 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ben Wheeler are Construction & Extraction (298 | 33.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ben Wheeler

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ben Wheeler

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ben Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ben Wheeler

Employment Industries in Ben Wheeler

The major employment industries in Ben Wheeler include Construction (206 | 23.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (142 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (134 | 15.2%), Utilities (131 | 14.8%), and Manufacturing (98 | 11.1%).
Employment Industries in Ben Wheeler

Employment Industries by Sex in Ben Wheeler

The Ben Wheeler industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Retail Trade (37.6%), and Educational Services (31.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ben Wheeler
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction159 (77.2%)47 (22.8%)
Manufacturing98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade58 (62.4%)35 (37.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)134 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (74.7%)223 (25.3%)

Education in Ben Wheeler

School Enrollment in Ben Wheeler

The most common levels of schooling among the 439 students in Ben Wheeler are elementary school (212 | 48.3%), nursery / preschool (129 | 29.4%), and middle school (51 | 11.6%).
School Enrollment in Ben Wheeler
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12929.4%
Kindergarten122.7%
Elementary School21248.3%
Middle School5111.6%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate358.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total439100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ben Wheeler

Out of a total of 439 students who are enrolled in schools in Ben Wheeler, 158 (36.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 281 (64.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (70.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old224 (64.7%)122 (35.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15 (29.4%)36 (70.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (64.0%)158 (36.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ben Wheeler

Social sciences (142 | 71.7%), visual & performing arts (26 | 13.1%), computers & mathematics (23 | 11.6%), and science & technology (7 | 3.5%) are the most common fields of study among 198 individuals in Ben Wheeler who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ben Wheeler
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2311.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences14271.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology73.5%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2613.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total198100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ben Wheeler

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ben Wheeler

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ben Wheeler are males with 2 vehicles (295, accounting for 51.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (71, making up 132.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ben Wheeler
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle91 (15.9%)54 (24.2%)
2 Vehicles295 (51.7%)71 (31.8%)
3 Vehicles143 (25.0%)84 (37.7%)
4 Vehicles42 (7.4%)14 (6.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total571 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ben Wheeler

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ben Wheeler are 60 to 89 minutes (192 commuters, 25.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (165 commuters, 22.1%), and 90 or more minutes (131 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Ben Wheeler
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes405.3%
10 to 14 Minutes162.1%
15 to 19 Minutes152.0%
20 to 24 Minutes9312.4%
25 to 29 Minutes70.9%
30 to 34 Minutes152.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes739.8%
45 to 59 Minutes16522.1%
60 to 89 Minutes19225.7%
90 or more Minutes13117.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Ben Wheeler

The most common commute times in Ben Wheeler are 60 to 89 minutes (157 commuters, 27.5%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (68 commuters, 38.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ben Wheeler
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes40 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes15 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes58 (10.2%)35 (19.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes73 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes97 (17.0%)68 (38.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes157 (27.5%)35 (19.9%)
90 or more Minutes131 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ben Wheeler

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ben Wheeler are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (157, 27.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (56, 31.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ben Wheeler
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM157 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM71 (12.4%)15 (8.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (2.6%)35 (19.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26 (4.5%)56 (31.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM65 (11.4%)14 (8.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM33 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (11.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM131 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM73 (12.8%)35 (19.9%)
Total571 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Ownership in Ben Wheeler

Of the total 530 dwellings in Ben Wheeler, owner-occupied units account for 386 (72.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 144 (27.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ben Wheeler
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38672.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14427.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units530100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Household Size in Ben Wheeler
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11221.1%
2-Person Household6412.1%
3-Person Household9017.0%
4+ Person Household26449.8%
Total Housing Units530100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ben Wheeler
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household44 (39.3%)68 (60.7%)
2-Person Household64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household67 (74.4%)23 (25.6%)
4+ Person Household211 (79.9%)53 (20.1%)
Total Housing Units386 (72.8%)144 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ben Wheeler
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree221 (64.6%)121 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56 (70.9%)23 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ben Wheeler
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6211.7%
35 to 44 Years6211.7%
45 to 54 Years5610.6%
55 to 64 Years20638.9%
65 to 74 Years14427.2%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total530100.0%

Housing Finances in Ben Wheeler

Median Income by Occupancy in Ben Wheeler

Median Income by Occupancy in Ben Wheeler
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied386 (72.8%)$113,473
Renter-Occupied144 (27.2%)$0
Average530 (100.0%)$113,099

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ben Wheeler

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ben Wheeler
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (1.8%)97 (67.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999215 (55.7%)47 (32.6%)
$150,000 or more43 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ben Wheeler

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ben Wheeler
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49940 (10.4%)68 (47.2%)
$500 to $79971 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999167 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49971 (18.4%)29 (20.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)47 (32.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49933 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ben Wheeler

Housing Structures in Ben Wheeler

Housing Structures in Ben Wheeler
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42580.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other10519.8%
Total530100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ben Wheeler

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ben Wheeler
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached372 (87.5%)53 (12.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (13.3%)91 (86.7%)
Total386 (72.8%)144 (27.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ben Wheeler

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ben Wheeler
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms104 (26.9%)74 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms79 (20.5%)47 (32.6%)
8 or more Rooms203 (52.6%)23 (16.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ben Wheeler

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ben Wheeler
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas64 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas167 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity155 (40.2%)144 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ben Wheeler

Household Vehicle Usage in Ben Wheeler
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle44 (11.4%)115 (79.9%)
2 Vehicles238 (61.7%)6 (4.2%)
3 or more Vehicles104 (26.9%)23 (16.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ben Wheeler

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ben Wheeler

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units261125
Median Property Value$267,700$179,500
Median Household Income$113,915$0
Monthly Housing Costs$822$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,354$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)7 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999247 (94.6%)118 (94.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (12.3%)7 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)21 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999182 (69.7%)64 (51.2%)
$150,000 or more43 (16.5%)33 (26.4%)
Total261 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ben Wheeler

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ben Wheeler
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x90 (34.5%)89,260 (71,408.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x167 (64.0%)48 (38.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)56 (44.8%)
4.0x or more4 (1.5%)21 (16.8%)
Total261 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ben Wheeler
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (7.3%)21 (16.8%)
$800 to $1,499210 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ben Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ben Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years270 (81.1%)63 (18.9%)
26 to 34 Years103 (25.8%)297 (74.3%)
35 to 44 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years70 (82.4%)15 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years231 (54.5%)193 (45.5%)
65 to 74 Years232 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,390 (71.0%)568 (29.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ben Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ben Wheeler
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen270 (81.1%)63 (18.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ben Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ben Wheeler
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999146 (84.9%)26 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999169 (72.8%)63 (27.2%)
$100,000 and over789 (62.2%)479 (37.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ben Wheeler

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6129 (91.5%)19 (13.5%)
6 to 18 Years41 (15.6%)227 (86.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)270 (81.1%)
25 to 34 Years15 (3.7%)88 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years18 (22.5%)62 (77.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)70 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years42 (9.9%)189 (44.6%)
65 to 74 Years232 (100.0%)127 (54.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total477 (24.4%)1,052 (53.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ben Wheeler

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ben Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (7.7%)209 (61.1%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ben Wheeler

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ben Wheeler: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ben Wheeler: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ben Wheeler: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ben Wheeler: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (7.7%)209 (61.1%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ben Wheeler: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Ben Wheeler

Computing Device Access in Ben Wheeler

Computing Device Access in Ben Wheeler
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop45084.9%
Smartphone530100.0%
Tablet28654.0%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total530100.0%

Internet Access in Ben Wheeler

Internet Access in Ben Wheeler
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23043.4%
Cellular Data Only24947.0%
Satellite Internet366.8%
No Internet00.0%
Total530100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ben Wheeler?
Total Population of Ben Wheeler is 1,958.
What is the Total Male Population of Ben Wheeler?
Total Male Population of Ben Wheeler is 1,026.
What is the Total Female Population of Ben Wheeler?
Total Female Population of Ben Wheeler is 932.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ben Wheeler?
There are 110.09 Males per 100 Females in Ben Wheeler.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ben Wheeler?
There are 90.84 Females per 100 Males in Ben Wheeler.
What is the Median Population Age in Ben Wheeler?
Median Population Age in Ben Wheeler is 29.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ben Wheeler
Average Family Size in Ben Wheeler is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ben Wheeler
Average Household Size in Ben Wheeler is 3.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ben Wheeler?
Per Capita income in Ben Wheeler is $33,239.
What is the Median Family Income in Ben Wheeler?
Median Family Income in Ben Wheeler is $112,912.
What is the Median Household income in Ben Wheeler?
Median Household Income in Ben Wheeler is $113,099.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ben Wheeler?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ben Wheeler is 0.28.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ben Wheeler?
There are 883 People in the Labor Forcein in Ben Wheeler.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ben Wheeler?
56.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Ben Wheeler.