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Wheeler Central Schools
Wheeler Central Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 896. The median household income is $72,969 and the median age is 49.0.
896
Population
2
People / sq mi
$72,969
Median Income
49.0
Median Age
Wheeler Central Schools covers 601 sq mi of land at 1.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,969
Median Household Income
$42,655
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,500
Median Home Value
$500
Median Rent
80.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.8%
High School+
29.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wheeler Central Schools serves a community with a population of 896 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Wheeler Central Schools is $72,969, with a per capita income of $42,655. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
Wheeler Central Schools is 95.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wheeler Central Schools, 96.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wheeler Central Schools is $146,500, with a median rent of $500. The homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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Data for Wheeler Central Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3178670).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.