Wheeler County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Wheeler County, Texas has a population of 4,862, the 203rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,167 and the median home value is $106,100. The poverty rate is 15.4%.

Wheeler County Quick Facts

Population 4,862

Median Household Income $60,16790% MOE ±$10,942

Median Home Value $106,10090% MOE ±$15,729

Poverty Rate 15.4%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 41.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 4,862 203rd of 254

Median Income $60,167 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Wheeler County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,338	4,862	-8.9%
Median household income	$60,692	$60,167	No clear change (-0.9%)
Median home value¹	$103,379	$106,100	No clear change (+2.6%)
Median gross rent	$868	$970	No clear change (+11.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Wheeler

$60,167

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wheeler

$106,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

10.4%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $970/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

15.3%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

24.6%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wheeler County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Shamrock	1,710	$46,912	19.3%	$91,000
Wheeler	1,431	$56,346	17.9%	$159,000
Allison	101	$152,917	26.7%	N/A
Mobeetie	64	$64,167	1.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wheeler County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,862. It is the 203rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wheeler County is 41.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wheeler County is $60,167. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $106,100. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Wheeler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wheeler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Wheeler County has a population of 4,862, making it the 203rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Wheeler County?

The median household income in Wheeler County is $60,167 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.

How many cities are in Wheeler County, Texas?

Wheeler County contains 4 Census-designated places.