Wheeler County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 6,852 with a growth rate of -3.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County, Georgia is the 143rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 7,770 and has seen a growth of -11.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,707 | -229 | -3.86% |
| 2028 | 5,936 | -229 | -3.71% |
| 2027 | 6,165 | -229 | -3.58% |
| 2026 | 6,394 | -229 | -3.46% |
| 2025 | 6,623 | -229 | -3.34% |
| 2024 | 6,852 | -229 | -3.23% |
| 2023 | 7,081 | -229 | -3.13% |
| 2022 | 7,310 | -427 | -5.52% |
| 2021 | 7,737 | 288 | 3.87% |
| 2020 | 7,449 | -421 | -5.35% |
| 2019 | 7,870 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 7,891 | -67 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 7,958 | -54 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 8,012 | 103 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 7,909 | -75 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 7,984 | 50 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 7,934 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 7,932 | -146 | -1.81% |
| 2011 | 8,078 | 308 | 3.96% |
| 2010 | 7,770 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,903 | -252 | -4.89% |
| 1980 | 5,155 | 559 | 12.16% |
| 1970 | 4,596 | -746 | -13.96% |
| 1960 | 5,342 | -1,370 | -20.41% |
| 1950 | 6,712 | -1,823 | -21.36% |
| 1940 | 8,535 | -614 | -6.71% |
| 1930 | 9,149 | -668 | -6.8% |
| 1920 | 9,817 | 4,110 | 72.02% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,385 | 58.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,859 | 38.46% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,545 | 4.24 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 626 | 4.65 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.37 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 284 | 7.33 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 57 | 13.39 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
5.8
Average Family Size
4.24
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,055 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 564 | 10.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 1.28% |
| High School Graduate | 2,306 | 44.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 747 | 14.48% |
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 | 3,029 | 2,241 | 300 |
| Black | 2,011 | 1,634 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 47 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 9 | 1 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,391 | $45,214 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,313 | $0 | $60,313 |
| High School Graduate | $24,737 | $24,454 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,375 | $33,051 | $54,808 |
| Overall | $30,050 | $27,241 | $32,266 |
| Some College | $39,375 | $61,852 | $28,819 |
$30,050
Average Earnings
$27,241
Average Male
$32,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.99% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,960 | 927 | 23.41% |
| Black | 2,330 | 466 | 20% |
| Multiple | 17 | 13 | 76.47% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 4 | 1.66% |
21.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.43%
Male Poverty Rate
27.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is Multiple, with 76.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 1.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.79% |
| High School | 19.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.52% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.22% |
| Male Employed | 9.64% |
| Female Employed | 7.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,652 | $68,649 |
| Households | $45,262 | $55,443 |
| Married Families | $82,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,726 | $31,765 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
358
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 4.93% |
| Black | 162 | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 13.47% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
88.74%
Born in Wheeler County, Georgia
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
99.04% of Wheeler County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 88.74% having been born in Georgia. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.