Wheeler County Summary

Life in Wheeler County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wheeler County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wheeler County:

  • The population in Wheeler County is 771.

  • The median home value in Wheeler County is $227,690.

  • The median income in Wheeler County is $59,167.

  • The median rent in Wheeler County is $500.

  • The unemployment rate in Wheeler County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Wheeler County is 10.2%.

  • The average high in Wheeler County is 68.0° and there are 61.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wheeler County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wheeler County

Bartlett, NE Population 149

Ericson, NE Population 90

Map Of Wheeler County

Wheeler County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Wheeler County is 68.0°.

  • There are 74.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 61.0 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:56 hours of sun each day in Wheeler County.

StatWheeler County
Mean High68.0
Nice Days74.41
Rainfall61.0
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours5:56
68.0°
Average High
61.0
Inches of Rain

Wheeler County Demographics

Population over time in Wheeler County

The current population in Wheeler County is 771. The population has decreased -6.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 735 6.7%
2021 689 -12.0%
2020 783 -

Gender in Wheeler County

  • Wheeler County is 52.7% female with 406 female residents.

  • Wheeler County is 47.3% male with 365 male residents.

Female
52.7% (406)
Male
47.3% (365)
Gender Wheeler County NE USA
Female 52.7% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 47.3% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wheeler County

Wheeler County is:

  • 98.3% White with 758 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 8 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.5% Hispanic with 4 Hispanic residents.

White
98.3% (758)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.0% (8)
Hispanic
0.5% (4)

Table: Wheeler County By Race

Race Wheeler County NE USA
White 98.3% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.5% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Wheeler County, Nebraska

  • 3.2% of households in Wheeler County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Wheeler County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Wheeler County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Wheeler County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Wheeler County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Wheeler County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Wheeler County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Wheeler County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Wheeler County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Wheeler County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (24)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (20)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.6% (120)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (75)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (93)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (129)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.5% (142)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (98)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (37)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (28)
Income Wheeler County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.5% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wheeler County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed high school / ged.

  • 31.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wheeler County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (7)
9-12th Grade
2% (15)
High School / GED
30% (231)
Some College
31% (239)
Associate's Degree
11% (84)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (138)
Master's Degree
6% (46)
Professional Degree
1% (7)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wheeler County NE USA
< 9th Grade 0% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 31% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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