Wheeler township is located in Gratiot County Michigan. Wheeler township has a 2024 population of 2,591. Wheeler township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually but its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,608 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheeler township is $74,249 with a poverty rate of 12.91%. The median age in Wheeler township is 42.8 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheeler township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,427 | 92.92% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 4.63% |
| Other race | 45 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,015 | 2.56 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 604 | 2.81 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.32 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 83 | 3.07 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 51 | 5.45 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 4.62% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 12.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 794 | 42.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 493 | 26.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,765 | 1,651 | 304 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 62 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 65 | 7 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,692 | $70,938 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,500 | $0 | $105,833 |
| High School Graduate | $35,221 | $40,000 | $22,243 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,773 | $39,091 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,635 | $46,221 | $30,855 |
| Some College | $36,964 | $46,964 | $28,900 |
$39,635
Average Earnings
$46,221
Average Male
$30,855
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Wheeler township residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,353 | 299 | 12.71% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 25 | 16.34% |
| Multiple | 121 | 14 | 11.57% |
12.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler township is Hispanic, with 16.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler township is Multiple, with 11.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.4% |
| Some College | 13.89% |
| High School | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.2% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,237 | $84,121 |
| Households | $57,332 | $74,249 |
| Married Families | $79,457 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,274 | $44,774 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 5.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.88%
Born in Wheeler township
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.62% of Wheeler township residents were born in the United States, with 91.88% having been born in Michigan. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,621 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 2,615 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 2,609 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 2,603 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 2,597 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 2,591 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 2,585 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 2,579 | -23 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 2,602 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 2,608 | -57 | -2.14% |
| 2019 | 2,665 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 2,669 | -19 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 2,688 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 2,705 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,721 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 2,728 | -18 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 2,746 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,754 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,767 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,782 | 0 | 0% |