Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,862 (100%) |
| Population Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,167 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,568 |
| Median Home Value | $106,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,606 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,470 (56.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 458 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 678 (26.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,928 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 1,432 (74.3%) |
The table below compares Wheeler County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 204 | 20th |
| Population Density | # 197 | 23rd |
| Median Household Income | # 166 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 150 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 160 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.