Wheeler County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 203rd-largest in Texas
The population of Wheeler County, Texas is 4,902 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 203rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $67,964, the median home value is $97,600, and the median age is 40.6.
The population of Wheeler County has declined 10.5% since 2010 (5,387 → 4,824), a -0.79% annualized rate.
4,902
Population
-0.79%
Annual growth
5
People / sq mi
$67,964
Median Income
$97,600
Median Home Value
Wheeler County covers 915 sq mi of land at 5.4 people per square mile.
About Wheeler County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Wheeler County: the median home is valued at $97,600. With 4,902 residents, Wheeler County is a county in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $67,964, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.7%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $97,600, with typical rent around $995.
Roughly 19.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Wheeler County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wheeler County had a population of 5,387 in 2010 and 4,824 in 2024, a -10.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,720 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.77%.
4,824
Population (2024)
5,387
Population (2010)
5,720
Peak (2013)
-0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,387 |
| 2011 | 5,447 |
| 2012 | 5,593 |
| 2013 | 5,720 |
| 2014 | 5,701 |
| 2015 | 5,665 |
| 2016 | 5,526 |
| 2017 | 5,301 |
| 2018 | 5,136 |
| 2019 | 5,026 |
| 2020 | 4,976 |
| 2021 | 4,885 |
| 2022 | 4,801 |
| 2023 | 4,825 |
| 2024 | 4,824 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.6
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
20.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,964$-8,328 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,469 |
| Per-capita income | $30,869 |
| Poverty rate | 14.7%+4.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wheeler County is agriculture, accounting for 21.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
4.2%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$97,600$-162,800 vs state
Median home value
$995
Median rent
78.5%
Homeownership rate
2,595
Total housing units
71.3%
Occupied
28.7%
Vacant
21.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
80.4%
With health insurance
90.4%
With broadband internet
27.4%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
17.0%
With a disability
81.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.6%
High School+
19.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wheeler County, Texas has a population of 4,902 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 203rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 5 people per square mile.
The population of Wheeler County has declined 10.5% since 2010 (5,387 → 4,824), a -0.79% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wheeler County, Texas is $67,964, with mean (average) household income of $77,469 and per-capita income of $30,869. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wheeler County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), Black or African American (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wheeler County, Texas is 40.6 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Wheeler County is $97,600 and median monthly rent is $995. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,595 total housing units, 28.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wheeler County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Wheeler County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.