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Wheeling Overview

$19,531
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,885
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
203
TOTAL POPULATION
103
MALE POPULATION
100
FEMALE POPULATION
103.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
64
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wheeling Zip Codes

Income in Wheeling

Income Overview in Wheeling

Per Capita Income in Wheeling is $19,531, while median incomes of families and households are $40,000 and $37,885 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income203$19,531
Median Family Income46$40,000
Mean Family Income46$62,370
Median Household Income80$37,885
Mean Household Income80$49,618
Income Deficit46$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20330.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20369.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2030.41

Earnings by Sex in Wheeling

Average Earnings in Wheeling are $26,750, $35,000 for men and $24,250 for women, a difference of 30.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Wheeling
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male44 (63.8%)$35,000
Female25 (36.2%)$24,250
Total69 (100.0%)$26,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeling

The most common earnings brackets in Wheeling are $100,000+ for men (7 | 15.9%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (5 | 20.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeling
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (6.8%)1 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (11.4%)3 (12.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (20.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (20.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (6.8%)3 (12.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (6.8%)3 (12.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (6.8%)2 (8.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (9.1%)1 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (4.5%)2 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

Average earnings in Wheeling are $41,250 for men and $24,250 for women, a difference of 41.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $53,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $43,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$53,750$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,250$24,250

Family Income in Wheeling

Family Income Brackets in Wheeling

According to the Wheeling family income data, there are 15 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wheeling
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99912.2%
$15,000 to $24,999510.9%
$25,000 to $34,999510.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991532.6%
$50,000 to $74,99948.7%
$75,000 to $99,99936.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991328.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeling

2-person families (22 | 47.8%) account for the highest median family income in Wheeling with $45,000 per family, while 2-person families (22 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $22,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeling
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22 (47.8%)$45,000
3-Person Families12 (26.1%)$0
4-Person Families4 (8.7%)$0
5-Person Families2 (4.3%)$0
6-Person Families1 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (10.9%)$0
Total46 (100.0%)$40,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeling

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeling
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (23.9%)$38,750
1 Earner15 (32.6%)$0
2 Earners20 (43.5%)$85,000
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total46 (100.0%)$40,000

Household Income in Wheeling

Household Income Brackets in Wheeling

With 23 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Wheeling, accounting for 28.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wheeling
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00033.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991113.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991012.5%
$25,000 to $34,999911.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992328.8%
$50,000 to $74,99956.3%
$75,000 to $99,99945.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991518.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeling

The median household income in Wheeling is $37,885, with the highest median household income of $39,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 23 households (28.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeling
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years23 (28.7%)$39,375
45 to 64 Years28 (35.0%)$0
65+ Years29 (36.2%)$26,250
Total80 (100.0%)$37,885

Poverty in Wheeling

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling

With 32.0% poverty level for males and 52.0% for females among the residents of Wheeling, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (88.9%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (20.0%)1 (50.0%)
5 Years1 (50.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (88.9%)7 (77.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (80.0%)3 (42.9%)
35 to 44 Years5 (33.3%)10 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years5 (50.0%)5 (38.5%)
55 to 64 Years6 (35.3%)2 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (20.0%)
Total33 (32.0%)52 (52.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling

According to the poverty statistics in Wheeling, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 65 to 74 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 Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (80.0%)1 (50.0%)
5 Years1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (11.1%)2 (22.2%)
12 to 14 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years1 (20.0%)4 (57.1%)
35 to 44 Years10 (66.7%)1 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years5 (50.0%)8 (61.5%)
55 to 64 Years11 (64.7%)11 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (88.2%)9 (100.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)12 (80.0%)
Total70 (68.0%)48 (48.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeling

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wheeling show that 22.9% or 8 of the total 35 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeling
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeling

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeling
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (71.4%)
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%)5 (71.4%)

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

The poverty data for Wheeling shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (22.9%) and 5 of the single-parent households (45.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (71.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheeling
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (71.4%)
1 or 2 Children2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (22.9%)5 (45.5%)

Race in Wheeling

The most populous races in Wheeling are White / Caucasian (177 | 87.2%), Two or more Races (19 | 9.4%), and Asian (7 | 3.5%).
Race in Wheeling
Race# Population% Population
Asian73.5%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino73.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian17787.2%
Two or more Races199.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total203100.0%

Ancestry in Wheeling

The most populous ancestries reported in Wheeling are German (38 | 18.7%), American (30 | 14.8%), English (19 | 9.4%), Irish (19 | 9.4%), and Dutch (9 | 4.4%), together accounting for 56.7% of all Wheeling residents.
Ancestry in Wheeling
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3014.8%
Bhutanese73.5%
British21.0%
Cherokee10.5%
Dutch94.4%
English199.4%
European10.5%
German3818.7%
Greek31.5%
Irish199.4%
Italian10.5%
Norwegian83.9%
Polish31.5%
Scottish52.5%
Spaniard73.5%
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Immigrants in Wheeling

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wheeling came from Europe (1 | 0.5%), Germany (1 | 0.5%), and Western Europe (1 | 0.5%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Wheeling residents.
Immigrants in Wheeling
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe10.5%
Germany10.5%
Western Europe10.5%
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Sex and Age in Wheeling

Sex and Age in Wheeling

The most populous age groups in Wheeling are 55 to 59 Years (11 | 10.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (18 | 18.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (9.7%)2 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Years9 (8.7%)7 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years9 (8.7%)18 (18.0%)
15 to 19 Years2 (1.9%)5 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1 (1.0%)5 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years4 (3.9%)2 (2.0%)
35 to 39 Years9 (8.7%)6 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years6 (5.8%)5 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years6 (5.8%)6 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years4 (3.9%)7 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years11 (10.7%)8 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (5.8%)5 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years10 (9.7%)2 (2.0%)
70 to 74 Years7 (6.8%)7 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years2 (1.9%)7 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.0%)
85 Years and over1 (1.0%)4 (4.0%)
Total103 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wheeling

Median Family Size in Wheeling

The median family size in Wheeling is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (35 | 76.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.63 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (7 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wheeling
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple35 (76.1%)3.63
Single Male/Father4 (8.7%)3.25
Single Female/Mother7 (15.2%)2.14
Total Families46 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Wheeling

The median household size in Wheeling is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (4 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (34 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wheeling
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple35 (43.8%)3.63
Single Male/Father4 (5.0%)4.00
Single Female/Mother7 (8.7%)3.00
Non-family34 (42.5%)1.15
Total Households80 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeling

Out of a total of 80 households in Wheeling, 46 (57.5%) are family households, while 34 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 16, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30 (37.5%)
2-Person Households16 (20.0%)3 (3.7%)
3-Person Households14 (17.5%)1 (1.3%)
4-Person Households8 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (57.5%)34 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in Wheeling

Fertility by Age in Wheeling

Average fertility rate in Wheeling is 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 429.0 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 Wheeling
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)429.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeling

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wheeling

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (66.7%)167.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (33.3%)200.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeling

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wheeling

Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeling

Among the 55 employed individuals in Wheeling, private company employees (42 | 76.4%), local government employees (4 | 7.3%), and federal government employees (3 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeling
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4276.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)23.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations23.6%
Local Government Employees47.3%
State Government Employees23.6%
Federal Government Employees35.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total55100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wheeling

According to the labor force statistics for Wheeling, out of the total population over 16 years of age (148), 43.2% or 64 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 83.3% or 5 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years5 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years3 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (73.1%)4 (21.1%)
45 to 54 Years6 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years12 (63.2%)3 (25.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (43.2%)7 (10.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

According to labor force statistics for Wheeling, 57.1% of individuals (52) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (91) are in the labor force, with 13.5% or 7 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 72.7% or 8 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma19 (54.3%)2 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree17 (63.0%)6 (23.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8 (72.7%)3 (25.0%)
Total52 (57.1%)12 (13.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wheeling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeling are Computers, Engineering & Science (3 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (2 | 3.5%), Life, Physical & Social Science (2 | 3.5%), Management (1 | 1.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (1 | 1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wheeling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeling, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wheeling are Security & Protection (3 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (2 | 3.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 3.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (1 | 1.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (1 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Wheeling

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wheeling are Sales & Related (13 | 22.8%), and Office & Administration (5 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wheeling

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Total (Overall)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wheeling are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 8.8%), Construction & Extraction (2 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wheeling

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wheeling are Production (7 | 12.3%), Material Moving (6 | 10.5%), and Transportation (3 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wheeling

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling

Employment Industries in Wheeling

The major employment industries in Wheeling include Retail Trade (14 | 24.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (9 | 15.8%), Manufacturing (7 | 12.3%), Public Administration (6 | 10.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (5 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Wheeling

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling

The Wheeling industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Retail Trade (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Wholesale Trade3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Retail Trade5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)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 & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)

Education in Wheeling

School Enrollment in Wheeling

The most common levels of schooling among the 49 students in Wheeling are middle school (27 | 55.1%), college / undergraduate (6 | 12.2%), and kindergarten (5 | 10.2%).
School Enrollment in Wheeling
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool24.1%
Kindergarten510.2%
Elementary School48.2%
Middle School2755.1%
High School510.2%
College / Undergraduate612.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total49100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeling

Out of a total of 49 students who are enrolled in schools in Wheeling, 11 (22.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 38 (77.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (100.0% 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 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeling
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
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%)1 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total38 (77.6%)11 (22.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeling

Education (3 | 25.0%), business (2 | 16.7%), communications (2 | 16.7%), arts & humanities (2 | 16.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 12 individuals in Wheeling who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeling
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural18.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology18.3%
Business216.7%
Education325.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts18.3%
Communications216.7%
Arts & Humanities216.7%
Total12100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wheeling

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeling

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wheeling are males with 2 vehicles (15, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (7, making up 83.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeling
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles15 (40.5%)7 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles10 (27.0%)8 (44.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (5.4%)2 (11.1%)
Total37 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wheeling

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wheeling are 20 to 24 minutes (27 commuters, 50.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (13 commuters, 24.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4 commuters, 7.4%).
Commute Time in Wheeling
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes11.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1324.1%
15 to 19 Minutes47.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2750.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes23.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes47.4%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes35.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Wheeling

The most common commute times in Wheeling are 20 to 24 minutes (14 commuters, 38.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (13 commuters, 72.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wheeling
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (27.8%)3 (16.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes14 (38.9%)13 (72.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (8.3%)1 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeling

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wheeling are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20, 55.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8, 44.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeling
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (13.9%)2 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (55.6%)2 (11.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (13.9%)3 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (44.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wheeling

Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeling

Of the total 80 dwellings in Wheeling, owner-occupied units account for 62 (77.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 18 (22.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeling
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6277.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1822.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units80100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeling

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeling
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3037.5%
2-Person Household1923.7%
3-Person Household1518.8%
4+ Person Household1620.0%
Total Housing Units80100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeling

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
2-Person Household19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Total Housing Units62 (77.5%)18 (22.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
High School Diploma37 (92.5%)3 (7.5%)
College/Associate Degree15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeling

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeling
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years45.0%
35 to 44 Years1923.7%
45 to 54 Years810.0%
55 to 64 Years2025.0%
65 to 74 Years1518.8%
75 to 84 Years911.3%
85 Years and Over56.2%
Total80100.0%

Housing Finances in Wheeling

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeling

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeling
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied62 (77.5%)$38,750
Renter-Occupied18 (22.5%)$36,500
Average80 (100.0%)$37,885

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeling

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeling
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (12.9%)3 (16.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (3.2%)2 (11.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (8.1%)1 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (17.7%)12 (66.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeling

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeling
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (19.4%)6 (33.3%)
$300 to $49920 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79911 (17.7%)2 (11.1%)
$800 to $9997 (11.3%)10 (55.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4997 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wheeling

Housing Structures in Wheeling

Housing Structures in Wheeling
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4455.0%
Single Unit, Attached22.5%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments911.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2531.2%
Total80100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeling

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeling
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (77.5%)18 (22.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeling

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeling
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1 (1.6%)3 (16.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms11 (17.7%)9 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms39 (62.9%)6 (33.3%)
8 or more Rooms11 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeling

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeling
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas33 (53.2%)5 (27.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (16.1%)1 (5.6%)
Electricity19 (30.6%)12 (66.7%)
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%)
Total62 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeling

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeling
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle23 (37.1%)13 (72.2%)
2 Vehicles21 (33.9%)5 (27.8%)
3 or more Vehicles17 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wheeling

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wheeling

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4121
Median Property Value$68,300$101,800
Median Household Income$29,250$0
Monthly Housing Costs$369$0
Real Estate Taxes$690$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (41.5%)5 (23.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (51.2%)5 (23.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9993 (7.3%)11 (52.4%)
$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%)
Total41 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99913 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (19.5%)2 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (9.8%)1 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9993 (7.3%)7 (33.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (4.9%)2 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (19.5%)2 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (33.3%)
Total41 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeling

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeling
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x21 (51.2%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x4 (9.8%)13 (61.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (2.4%)2 (9.5%)
4.0x or more15 (36.6%)5 (23.8%)
Total41 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (34.2%)13 (61.9%)
$800 to $1,4991 (2.4%)2 (9.5%)
Total41 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
19 to 25 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years20 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years17 (73.9%)6 (26.1%)
55 to 64 Years29 (96.7%)1 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (89.2%)22 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeling
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeling
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99988 (85.4%)15 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99911 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
$100,000 and over42 (87.5%)6 (12.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
6 to 18 Years29 (65.9%)10 (22.7%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years1 (8.3%)8 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years14 (53.8%)10 (38.5%)
45 to 54 Years16 (69.6%)3 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (30.0%)22 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)18 (69.2%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)11 (61.1%)
Total119 (58.6%)100 (49.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeling

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years14 (33.3%)12 (32.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (40.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wheeling

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <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 Years1 (2.4%)2 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <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 Years2 (4.8%)8 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years4 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years5 (11.9%)3 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <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 Years10 (23.8%)8 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <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 Years5 (11.9%)7 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wheeling

Computing Device Access in Wheeling

Computing Device Access in Wheeling
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4455.0%
Smartphone5163.7%
Tablet2328.7%
No Computing Device2227.5%
Total80100.0%

Internet Access in Wheeling

Internet Access in Wheeling
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2936.2%
Cellular Data Only1012.5%
Satellite Internet1113.8%
No Internet3341.2%
Total80100.0%

Wheeling Summary

Wheeling, Missouri is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, just south of the Missouri River. It is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area and is located in St. Charles County. The population of Wheeling was 1,845 in the 2010 census.

History

Wheeling was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The town was named after the nearby Wheeling Creek, which was named after the Wheeling Indian tribe. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon became a trading post for the surrounding area. In 1845, the first post office was established in Wheeling.
In the late 1800s, Wheeling began to grow and develop. The town was incorporated in 1891 and the first mayor was elected in 1892. The town was connected to the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad in 1895, which helped to spur economic growth.
In the early 1900s, Wheeling was a thriving community with a variety of businesses, including a flour mill, a brickyard, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The town also had a school, a bank, and a newspaper.

Geography

Wheeling is located in the northwest corner of Missouri, just south of the Missouri River. It is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area and is located in St. Charles County. The town is situated on rolling hills and is surrounded by farmland. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Wheeling’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several small businesses, including a feed mill, a lumber yard, and a machine shop. The town also has a few restaurants and a few small retail stores.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Wheeling was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Wheeling was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Wheeling is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of businesses and is surrounded by beautiful farmland. The town has a diverse population and a strong economy.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Wheeling?
Per Capita income in Wheeling is $19,531.
What is the Median Family Income in Wheeling?
Median Family Income in Wheeling is $40,000.
What is the Median Household income in Wheeling?
Median Household Income in Wheeling is $37,885.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wheeling?
Income or Wage Gap in Wheeling is 30.7%.
Women in Wheeling earn 69.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeling?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeling is 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Wheeling?
Total Population of Wheeling is 203.
What is the Total Male Population of Wheeling?
Total Male Population of Wheeling is 103.
What is the Total Female Population of Wheeling?
Total Female Population of Wheeling is 100.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wheeling?
There are 103.00 Males per 100 Females in Wheeling.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wheeling?
There are 97.09 Females per 100 Males in Wheeling.
What is the Median Population Age in Wheeling?
Median Population Age in Wheeling is 43.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wheeling
Average Family Size in Wheeling is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wheeling
Average Household Size in Wheeling is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wheeling?
There are 64 People in the Labor Forcein in Wheeling.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wheeling?
43.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wheeling.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wheeling?
Unemployment Rate in Wheeling is 10.9%.