Wheeler, TX

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Wheeler Overview

1,454
TOTAL POPULATION
705
MALE POPULATION
749
FEMALE POPULATION
94.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,878
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,724
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
68.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
31.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
685
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wheeler Zip Codes

Wheeler Area Codes

Race in Wheeler

The most populous races in Wheeler are White / Caucasian (1,306 | 89.8%), Hispanic or Latino (367 | 25.2%), and Some other Race (93 | 6.4%).
Race in Wheeler
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American292.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino36725.2%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,30689.8%
Two or more Races251.7%
Some other Race936.4%
Total1,454100.0%

Ancestry in Wheeler

The most populous ancestries reported in Wheeler are Mexican (332 | 22.8%), Dutch (134 | 9.2%), Irish (132 | 9.1%), English (122 | 8.4%), and German (80 | 5.5%), together accounting for 55.0% of all Wheeler residents.
Ancestry in Wheeler
Ancestry# Population% Population
American130.9%
Cherokee80.5%
Choctaw120.8%
Comanche60.4%
Cuban211.4%
Dutch1349.2%
English1228.4%
German805.5%
Irish1329.1%
Italian40.3%
Mexican33222.8%
Russian120.8%
Scandinavian80.5%
Scotch-Irish110.8%
Scottish473.2%
Spanish141.0%
Swiss40.3%
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Immigrants in Wheeler

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wheeler came from Central America (160 | 11.0%), Latin America (160 | 11.0%), and Mexico (160 | 11.0%), together accounting for 33.0% of all Wheeler residents.
Immigrants in Wheeler
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America16011.0%
Latin America16011.0%
Mexico16011.0%
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Sex and Age in Wheeler

Sex and Age in Wheeler

The most populous age groups in Wheeler are 5 to 9 Years (99 | 14.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (96 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years96 (13.6%)15 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Years99 (14.0%)63 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years39 (5.5%)40 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years29 (4.1%)96 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years45 (6.4%)42 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years42 (6.0%)23 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years34 (4.8%)71 (9.5%)
40 to 44 Years73 (10.3%)60 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years27 (3.8%)40 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years35 (5.0%)57 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years43 (6.1%)28 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years16 (2.3%)38 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years13 (1.8%)37 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years26 (3.7%)30 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years40 (5.7%)50 (6.7%)
80 to 84 Years27 (3.8%)41 (5.5%)
85 Years and over20 (2.8%)18 (2.4%)
Total705 (100.0%)749 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wheeler

Median Family Size in Wheeler

The median family size in Wheeler is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (288 | 69.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (12 | 2.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wheeler
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple288 (69.7%)3.12
Single Male/Father12 (2.9%)2.00
Single Female/Mother113 (27.4%)3.06
Total Families413 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Wheeler

Median Household Size in Wheeler
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple288 (59.9%)3.12
Single Male/Father12 (2.5%)2.00
Single Female/Mother113 (23.5%)3.54
Non-family68 (14.1%)-
Total Households481 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeler

Out of a total of 481 households in Wheeler, 413 (85.9%) are family households, while 68 (14.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 203, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 68.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeler
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-68 (14.1%)
2-Person Households203 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households56 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households78 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households31 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (85.9%)68 (14.1%)

Female Fertility in Wheeler

Fertility by Age in Wheeler

Average fertility rate in Wheeler is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 231.0 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 Wheeler
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)231.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeler

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeler
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wheeler

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wheeler
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (33.3%)77.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (66.7%)256.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeler

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeler
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wheeler

Income Overview in Wheeler

Per Capita Income in Wheeler is $25,878, while median incomes of families and households are $65,724 and $56,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,454$25,878
Median Family Income413$65,724
Mean Family Income413$77,529
Median Household Income481$56,250
Mean Household Income481$70,055
Income Deficit413$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,45468.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,45431.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4540.39

Earnings by Sex in Wheeler

Average Earnings in Wheeler are $31,051, $52,228 for men and $16,622 for women, a difference of 68.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Wheeler
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male315 (45.1%)$52,228
Female384 (54.9%)$16,622
Total699 (100.0%)$31,051

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeler

The most common earnings brackets in Wheeler are $100,000+ for men (66 | 20.9%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (81 | 21.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeler
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)44 (11.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (2.9%)81 (21.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)24 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (3.2%)12 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)37 (9.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (2.2%)15 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (5.4%)54 (14.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99957 (18.1%)15 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99919 (6.0%)6 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)26 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (3.8%)6 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (7.3%)9 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (13.0%)20 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (3.8%)2 (0.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (11.4%)18 (4.7%)
$100,000+66 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (100.0%)384 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeler

Average earnings in Wheeler are $52,228 for men and $24,375 for women, a difference of 53.3%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,697, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $35,526. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $12,381.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeler
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$62,697$12,381
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$35,526$25,982
Bachelor's Degree$61,080$59,000
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,228$24,375

Family Income in Wheeler

Family Income Brackets in Wheeler

According to the Wheeler family income data, there are 81 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wheeler
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00081.9%
$10,000 to $14,999245.8%
$15,000 to $24,99992.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995212.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996616.0%
$50,000 to $74,9997417.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996716.2%
$100,000 to $149,9998119.6%
$150,000 to $199,999225.3%
$200,000+102.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeler

5-person families (31 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Wheeler with $130,417 per family, while 4-person families (78 | 18.9%) have the highest median income of $30,039 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeler
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families215 (52.1%)$51,806
3-Person Families44 (10.6%)$66,184
4-Person Families78 (18.9%)$120,156
5-Person Families31 (7.5%)$130,417
6-Person Families45 (10.9%)$47,837
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total413 (100.0%)$65,724

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeler

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeler
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners84 (20.3%)$43,500
1 Earner107 (25.9%)$34,583
2 Earners198 (47.9%)$95,000
3+ Earners24 (5.8%)$0
Total413 (100.0%)$65,724

Household Income in Wheeler

Household Income Brackets in Wheeler

With 81 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Wheeler, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (1.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wheeler
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00081.7%
$10,000 to $14,999245.0%
$15,000 to $24,999408.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998116.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997415.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997415.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996713.9%
$100,000 to $149,9998116.8%
$150,000 to $199,999224.6%
$200,000+102.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeler

The median household income in Wheeler is $56,250, with the highest median household income of $86,071 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 180 households (37.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeler
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years180 (37.4%)$86,071
45 to 64 Years147 (30.6%)$49,087
65+ Years154 (32.0%)$43,000
Total481 (100.0%)$56,250

Poverty in Wheeler

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeler

With 16.2% poverty level for males and 20.7% for females among the residents of Wheeler, 75 year old and over males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (40.6%) and 50 females (84.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (30.0%)19 (24.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)50 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years7 (8.1%)5 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (15.3%)
45 to 54 Years4 (6.5%)28 (28.9%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over28 (40.6%)9 (10.3%)
Total108 (16.2%)150 (20.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeler

According to the poverty statistics in 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 Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (66.7%)15 (100.0%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (70.0%)59 (75.6%)
12 to 14 Years24 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (65.5%)29 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Years79 (91.9%)60 (92.3%)
35 to 44 Years105 (100.0%)111 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years58 (93.5%)69 (71.1%)
55 to 64 Years49 (100.0%)48 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (100.0%)62 (95.4%)
75 Years and over41 (59.4%)78 (89.7%)
Total560 (83.8%)573 (79.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeler

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wheeler show that 6.6% or 19 of the total 288 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.1%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeler
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children125 (91.2%)12 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (93.4%)19 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeler

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeler
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (47.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (31.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (17.7%)

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

The poverty data for Wheeler shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 20 of the single-parent households (16.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (24.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (31.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheeler
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (27.6%)
3 or 4 Children7 (24.1%)12 (31.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (6.6%)20 (16.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wheeler

Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeler

Among the 646 employed individuals in Wheeler, private company employees (415 | 64.2%), local government employees (102 | 15.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (81 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeler
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41564.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8112.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations345.3%
Local Government Employees10215.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees142.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total646100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wheeler

According to the labor force statistics for Wheeler, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,094), 62.6% or 685 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 94.3% or 82 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wheeler
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years77 (65.8%)9 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years82 (94.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years51 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years219 (92.0%)22 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years133 (83.6%)8 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years44 (62.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years18 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total685 (62.6%)39 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeler

According to labor force statistics for Wheeler, 81.2% of individuals (547) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (674) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 83.6% or 92 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.9% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeler
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School92 (83.6%)26 (23.9%)
High School Diploma168 (82.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree185 (77.4%)10 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher102 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total547 (81.2%)37 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wheeler

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeler are Management (64 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (50 | 7.7%), Education, Arts & Media (30 | 4.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (19 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wheeler

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeler, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (96.9%), and Community & Social Service (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Management62 (96.9%)2 (3.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
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 30 (60.0%)20 (40.0%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)92 (58.6%)65 (41.4%)
Total (Overall)313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wheeler are Food Preparation & Serving (99 | 15.3%), Healthcare Support (51 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (36 | 5.6%), and Law Enforcement (36 | 5.6%).
Services Occupations in Wheeler

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wheeler, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (61.1%), Law Enforcement (61.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (61.1%)14 (38.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement22 (61.1%)14 (38.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (37.8%)23 (62.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)36 (15.7%)194 (84.4%)
Total (Overall)313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wheeler are Office & Administration (44 | 6.8%), and Sales & Related (25 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wheeler

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (14.5%)59 (85.5%)
Total (Overall)313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wheeler are Construction & Extraction (79 | 12.2%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (29 | 4.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (29 | 4.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wheeler

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Construction & Extraction79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)128 (93.4%)9 (6.6%)
Total (Overall)313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wheeler are Material Moving (30 | 4.6%), Production (19 | 2.9%), and Transportation (4 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wheeler

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wheeler
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving24 (80.0%)6 (20.0%)
Total (Category)47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeler

Employment Industries in Wheeler

The major employment industries in Wheeler include Health Care & Social Assistance (103 | 15.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (94 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (62 | 9.6%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (57 | 8.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (54 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Wheeler

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeler

The Wheeler industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (95.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeler
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting48 (84.2%)9 (15.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Retail Trade21 (33.9%)41 (66.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
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%)14 (100.0%)
Educational Services14 (28.6%)35 (71.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (14.6%)88 (85.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (4.3%)90 (95.7%)
Public Administration36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Total313 (48.4%)333 (51.5%)

Education in Wheeler

School Enrollment in Wheeler

The most common levels of schooling among the 392 students in Wheeler are high school (125 | 31.9%), elementary school (106 | 27.0%), and middle school (79 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Wheeler
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten5614.3%
Elementary School10627.0%
Middle School7920.2%
High School12531.9%
College / Undergraduate123.1%
Graduate / Professional143.6%
Total392100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeler

Out of a total of 392 students who are enrolled in schools in Wheeler, 2 (0.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 390 (99.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (1.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 79 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeler
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old160 (98.8%)2 (1.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total390 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeler

Education (43 | 24.7%), science & technology (25 | 14.4%), liberal arts & history (24 | 13.8%), business (19 | 10.9%), and computers & mathematics (17 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 174 individuals in Wheeler who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeler
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics179.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural116.3%
Physical & Health Sciences95.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences116.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2514.4%
Business1910.9%
Education4324.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History2413.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities158.6%
Total174100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wheeler

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeler

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wheeler are males with 2 vehicles (192, accounting for 61.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (228, making up 57.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeler
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)28 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle25 (8.0%)17 (5.1%)
2 Vehicles192 (61.3%)228 (68.5%)
3 Vehicles37 (11.8%)15 (4.5%)
4 Vehicles32 (10.2%)36 (10.8%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (8.6%)9 (2.7%)
Total313 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wheeler

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wheeler are less than 5 minutes (211 commuters, 33.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (136 commuters, 21.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (85 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Wheeler
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21133.1%
5 to 9 Minutes8513.3%
10 to 14 Minutes233.6%
15 to 19 Minutes335.2%
20 to 24 Minutes497.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes13621.3%
35 to 39 Minutes203.1%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes386.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes426.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Wheeler

The most common commute times in Wheeler are 30 to 34 minutes (89 commuters, 28.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (157 commuters, 48.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wheeler
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes54 (17.2%)157 (48.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (9.9%)54 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (7.7%)9 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes49 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes89 (28.4%)47 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes20 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.3%)34 (10.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes42 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeler

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wheeler are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (114, 36.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (65, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeler
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM62 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (1.3%)55 (17.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (4.5%)16 (4.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM114 (36.4%)24 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM69 (22.0%)59 (18.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (11.2%)43 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)21 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)65 (20.1%)
Total313 (100.0%)324 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wheeler

Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeler

Of the total 481 dwellings in Wheeler, owner-occupied units account for 337 (70.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 144 (29.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeler
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33770.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14429.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units481100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeler

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeler
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6814.1%
2-Person Household20342.2%
3-Person Household5611.6%
4+ Person Household15432.0%
Total Housing Units481100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeler

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeler
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household40 (58.8%)28 (41.2%)
2-Person Household189 (93.1%)14 (6.9%)
3-Person Household37 (66.1%)19 (33.9%)
4+ Person Household71 (46.1%)83 (53.9%)
Total Housing Units337 (70.1%)144 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeler

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeler
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (73.5%)18 (26.5%)
High School Diploma100 (73.5%)36 (26.5%)
College/Associate Degree122 (61.3%)77 (38.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeler

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeler
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5511.4%
35 to 44 Years12526.0%
45 to 54 Years10221.2%
55 to 64 Years459.4%
65 to 74 Years4910.2%
75 to 84 Years9720.2%
85 Years and Over81.7%
Total481100.0%

Housing Finances in Wheeler

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeler

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeler
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied337 (70.1%)$67,434
Renter-Occupied144 (29.9%)$47,788
Average481 (100.0%)$56,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeler

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeler
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (3.6%)12 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (1.8%)34 (23.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99958 (17.2%)23 (16.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (14.2%)26 (18.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (14.8%)24 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (15.7%)14 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (20.8%)11 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more32 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeler

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeler
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30050 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49987 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799105 (31.2%)41 (28.5%)
$800 to $99929 (8.6%)34 (23.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (5.3%)13 (9.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (5.9%)38 (26.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wheeler

Housing Structures in Wheeler

Housing Structures in Wheeler
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38780.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments173.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other7716.0%
Total481100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeler

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeler
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached337 (87.1%)50 (12.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
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 / Other0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Total337 (70.1%)144 (29.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeler

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in 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 Rooms127 (37.7%)63 (43.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms165 (49.0%)81 (56.2%)
8 or more Rooms45 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeler

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeler
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas239 (70.9%)73 (50.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity98 (29.1%)71 (49.3%)
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%)
Total337 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeler

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeler
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)28 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle29 (8.6%)9 (6.2%)
2 Vehicles200 (59.4%)99 (68.8%)
3 or more Vehicles108 (32.1%)8 (5.6%)
Total337 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wheeler

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wheeler

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27067
Median Property Value$131,500$201,100
Median Household Income$61,250$14
Monthly Housing Costs$494$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,833$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeler

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeler
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99979 (29.3%)10 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999135 (50.0%)53 (79.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)4 (6.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99922 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeler

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeler
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99949 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (15.6%)9 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (18.5%)6 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (15.6%)10 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more18 (6.7%)28 (41.8%)
Total270 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeler

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeler
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x143 (53.0%)120,703 (180,153.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x31 (11.5%)40 (59.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (12.6%)12 (17.9%)
4.0x or more62 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeler

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeler
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80060 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49967 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499143 (53.0%)10 (14.9%)
Total270 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years124 (86.1%)20 (13.9%)
6 to 18 Years228 (68.5%)105 (31.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years85 (56.3%)66 (43.7%)
35 to 44 Years162 (68.6%)74 (31.4%)
45 to 54 Years134 (84.3%)25 (15.7%)
55 to 64 Years97 (85.8%)16 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older140 (89.7%)16 (10.3%)
Total1,069 (76.8%)322 (23.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeler
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born124 (86.1%)20 (13.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen228 (68.5%)105 (31.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeler

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeler
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00088 (54.7%)73 (45.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999316 (80.6%)76 (19.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999139 (61.0%)89 (39.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999170 (71.7%)67 (28.3%)
$100,000 and over356 (95.4%)17 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeler
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 668 (47.2%)102 (70.8%)
6 to 18 Years88 (26.4%)140 (42.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years12 (8.0%)73 (48.3%)
35 to 44 Years21 (8.9%)154 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years34 (21.4%)100 (62.9%)
55 to 64 Years12 (10.6%)85 (75.2%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)81 (81.8%)
75 Years and over140 (89.7%)110 (70.5%)
Total474 (34.1%)845 (60.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeler

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeler
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years36 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.7%)53 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (23.1%)
75 Years and over32 (46.4%)35 (40.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wheeler

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (18.8%)12 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wheeler: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.7%)11 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wheeler: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in 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 Years0 (0.0%)42 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (23.1%)
75 Years and over22 (31.9%)31 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wheeler: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (7.8%)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%)6 (9.2%)
75 Years and over3 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wheeler

Computing Device Access in Wheeler

Computing Device Access in Wheeler
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32066.5%
Smartphone39481.9%
Tablet29360.9%
No Computing Device6914.3%
Total481100.0%

Internet Access in Wheeler

Internet Access in Wheeler
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24250.3%
Cellular Data Only7816.2%
Satellite Internet7215.0%
No Internet11123.1%
Total481100.0%

Wheeler Summary

Wheeler, Texas is a small town located in the northern part of the state, in the Panhandle region. It is the county seat of Wheeler County, and is situated on the banks of the Canadian River. The town was founded in 1879, and was named after Royal T. Wheeler, a former Texas Ranger and surveyor.

Geography

Wheeler is located in the northern part of the Texas Panhandle, in Wheeler County. It is situated on the banks of the Canadian River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located at an elevation of 2,717 feet, and has a total area of 1.3 square miles. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Wheeler is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several large ranches, and is a major producer of wheat, cotton, and other crops. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses producing a variety of goods.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Wheeler had a population of 1,441. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Wheeler was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $35,625. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Wheeler was founded in 1879, and was named after Royal T. Wheeler, a former Texas Ranger and surveyor. The town was originally a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway, and was a major shipping point for cattle and other goods. In the early 1900s, the town was a major center for the oil and gas industry, and was home to several large oil companies.
In the late 20th century, Wheeler began to experience a decline in population, as many of the town's residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. However, the town has seen a resurgence in recent years, as new businesses have opened and the population has begun to grow again.
Today, Wheeler is a small but vibrant town, with a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving its history and culture. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Wheeler County Courthouse, the Wheeler County Museum, and the Wheeler County Historical Society. The town also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the annual Wheeler County Fair and the Wheeler County Rodeo.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wheeler?
Total Population of Wheeler is 1,454.
What is the Total Male Population of Wheeler?
Total Male Population of Wheeler is 705.
What is the Total Female Population of Wheeler?
Total Female Population of Wheeler is 749.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wheeler?
There are 94.13 Males per 100 Females in Wheeler.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wheeler?
There are 106.24 Females per 100 Males in Wheeler.
What is the Median Population Age in Wheeler?
Median Population Age in Wheeler is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wheeler
Average Family Size in Wheeler is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wheeler
Average Household Size in Wheeler is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wheeler?
Per Capita income in Wheeler is $25,878.
What is the Median Family Income in Wheeler?
Median Family Income in Wheeler is $65,724.
What is the Median Household income in Wheeler?
Median Household Income in Wheeler is $56,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wheeler?
Income or Wage Gap in Wheeler is 68.2%.
Women in Wheeler earn 31.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeler?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeler is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wheeler?
There are 685 People in the Labor Forcein in Wheeler.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wheeler?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Wheeler.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wheeler?
Unemployment Rate in Wheeler is 5.7%.