Wheeler town is located in Steuben County New York. Wheeler town has a 2024 population of 1,144. Wheeler town is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,133 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheeler town is $75,526 with a poverty rate of 31.08%. The median age in Wheeler town is 33.9 years: 30.4 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheeler town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,340 | 94.23% |
| Other race | 66 | 4.64% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 451 | 3.15 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 254 | 4.18 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.13 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Female | 57 | 3.16 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 14 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 12.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 7.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 37.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 13.84% |
| Some College | 143 | 17.21% |
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 | 767 | 619 | 108 |
| Other Race | 54 | 34 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,083 | $76,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,167 | $69,167 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $42,917 | $40,625 | $48,086 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,835 | $52,957 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,750 | $52,898 | $48,288 |
| Some College | $47,941 | $46,705 | $48,661 |
$48,750
Average Earnings
$52,898
Average Male
$48,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.56% of Wheeler town residents speak only English, while 43.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 38.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,340 | 442 | 32.99% |
31.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.83%
Male Poverty Rate
30.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler town is White, with 32.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler town is White, with 32.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.95% |
| Some College | 5.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.5% |
| High School | 2.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.92% |
| Female Employed | 3.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,250 | $84,908 |
| Households | $61,607 | $75,526 |
| Married Families | $84,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,000 | $47,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 7.04% |
| Other Race | 3 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
76.79%
Born in Wheeler town
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.37% of Wheeler town residents were born in the United States, with 76.79% having been born in New York. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,164 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 1,160 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,156 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,152 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,148 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,140 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,136 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 1,134 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,133 | -108 | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 1,241 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,244 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 1,247 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 1,250 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,251 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,256 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,259 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 1,258 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,263 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 1,259 | 0 | 0% |