Wheeler, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wheeler, Mississippi had a total population of 524, the 260th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wheeler Quick Facts
How Wheeler 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 | 556 | 524 | -5.8% |
| Median home value | $181,300 | $184,000 | +1.5% |
How Wheeler Compares
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wheeler Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Prentiss County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville | 9,246 | $50,879 | 15.1% | $136,700 |
| Jumpertown | 360 | $44,583 | 22.2% | $128,600 |
| Marietta | 195 | $47,396 | 13.3% | $120,800 |
| New Site | 120 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Wheeler
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 522 | $32,143 | $77,000 | 10.7% | 15.6% |
| Meadville | 535 | $56,472 | $88,000 | 10.0% | 11.1% |
| Toomsuba | 512 | $73,387 | $224,600 | 28.2% | 31.4% |
| North Carrollton | 538 | $15,263 | $117,500 | 14.1% | 58.6% |
| Benoit | 509 | N/A | $83,100 | 11.7% | 38.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 524, Wheeler's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Wheeler is a small community located in Mississippi, within Prentiss County. The total population is 524. It ranks as the 260th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wheeler is 33.6 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wheeler. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wheeler, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $184,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $169,800. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Wheeler is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.2% vs 55.2%).
Education
33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.7%. Notably, 33.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wheeler, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wheeler, Mississippi?
Wheeler, Mississippi has a population of 524 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wheeler, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Wheeler — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wheeler, MS?
The ACS sample for Wheeler recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Wheeler, Mississippi?
Wheeler's population is 83.2% White, 0.0% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wheeler, MS?
The median home value in Wheeler is $184,000.
How educated is Wheeler, Mississippi?
33.5% of adults (25+) in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.