Wheeler, Washington Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wheeler, Washington had a total population of 230, the 546th largest community in Washington. 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 | 223 | 230 | +3.1% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wheeler Rankings in Washington
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Other Cities in Grant County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | 15.8% | $310,000 |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | 20.8% | $252,000 |
| Quincy | 7,998 | $87,902 | 6.2% | $336,800 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | 12.6% | N/A |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | 29.8% | $242,200 |
| Mattawa | 3,616 | $38,388 | 33.3% | N/A |
| Desert Aire | 2,788 | $85,960 | 7.8% | $455,100 |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | 20.9% | $189,900 |
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | 35.8% | $228,600 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | 15.8% | $238,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp | 230 | $120,739 | $372,700 | 31.5% | 8.7% |
| Beaux Arts Village | 233 | $248,750 | $2,000,000+ | 88.9% | 5.1% |
| Chelan Falls | 233 | N/A | N/A | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| Creston | 235 | $56,071 | $160,000 | 12.0% | 8.1% |
| Latah | 235 | $56,875 | $175,000 | 31.3% | 42.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 230, 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 Washington, within Grant County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 546th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.
Age Demographics
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. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Wheeler is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.7% vs 14.4%).
Education
51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wheeler, Washington 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 Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. 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, Washington?
Wheeler, Washington has a population of 230 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wheeler, WA?
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, WA?
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, Washington?
Wheeler's population is 48.3% White, 0.0% Black, 51.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wheeler, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Wheeler — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Wheeler, Washington?
51.7% of adults (25+) in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.