Wheeler County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Wheeler County, Georgia has a population of 7,335, the 143rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $40,539 and the median home value is $88,200. The poverty rate is 32.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wheeler County Quick Facts
How Wheeler County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,434 | 7,335 | -1.3% |
| Median household income | $45,262 | $40,539 | -10.4% |
| Median home value | $74,600 | $88,200 | +18.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Wheeler County
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Population Overview
Wheeler County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,335. It is the 143rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wheeler County is 32.0 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wheeler County is $40,539. This is 48% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.7%. This is 144% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $88,200. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Wheeler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Wheeler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.
Education
10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Wheeler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wheeler County, Georgia?
Wheeler County has a population of 7,335, making it the 143rd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Wheeler County?
The median household income in Wheeler County is $40,539 with a poverty rate of 32.7%.
How many cities are in Wheeler County, Georgia?
Wheeler County contains 2 Census-designated places.