Wheeler County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wheeler County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,902. It is the 203rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wheeler County is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wheeler County is $67,964. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $97,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Wheeler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 69.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.