Wheeler County, Oregon's estimated 2024 population is 1,437 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheeler County, Oregon is the 36th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 1,449 and has seen a growth of -0.83% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 1,442 | 1 | 0.07% |
2028 | 1,441 | 1 | 0.07% |
2027 | 1,440 | 1 | 0.07% |
2026 | 1,439 | 1 | 0.07% |
2025 | 1,438 | 1 | 0.07% |
2024 | 1,437 | 1 | 0.07% |
2023 | 1,436 | 1 | 0.07% |
2022 | 1,435 | -12 | -0.83% |
2021 | 1,447 | -7 | -0.48% |
2020 | 1,454 | 106 | 7.86% |
2019 | 1,348 | -8 | -0.59% |
2018 | 1,356 | 3 | 0.22% |
2017 | 1,353 | 28 | 2.11% |
2016 | 1,325 | -2 | -0.15% |
2015 | 1,327 | -24 | -1.78% |
2014 | 1,351 | -29 | -2.1% |
2013 | 1,380 | -31 | -2.2% |
2012 | 1,411 | -7 | -0.49% |
2011 | 1,418 | -31 | -2.14% |
2010 | 1,449 | 0 | 0% |
1990 | 1,396 | -117 | -7.73% |
1980 | 1,513 | -336 | -18.17% |
1970 | 1,849 | -873 | -32.07% |
1960 | 2,722 | -591 | -17.84% |
1950 | 3,313 | 339 | 11.4% |
1940 | 2,974 | 175 | 6.25% |
1930 | 2,799 | 8 | 0.29% |
1920 | 2,791 | 307 | 12.36% |
1910 | 2,484 | 41 | 1.68% |
1900 | 2,443 | 1,001 | 69.42% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,252 | 88.98% |
Two or more races | 99 | 7.04% |
Other race | 41 | 2.91% |
Asian | 10 | 0.71% |
Native American | 4 | 0.28% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 624 | 2.22 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
Married | 337 | 2.66 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
Non Family | 241 | 1.24 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
Female | 42 | 4 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
Male | 4 | 5.5 | 50 | 50 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 7.18% |
Associates Degree | 129 | 11.72% |
Bachelors Degree | 130 | 11.81% |
Graduate Degree | 90 | 8.17% |
High School Graduate | 354 | 32.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.18% |
Some College | 306 | 27.79% |
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 | 1,002 | 930 | 205 |
2+ Races | 72 | 61 | 13 |
Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 1 |
Other Race | 14 | 5 | 0 |
Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $33,906 | $33,281 | $50,313 |
Graduate Degree | $68,679 | $0 | $68,429 |
High School Graduate | $19,808 | $0 | $19,904 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $15,536 | $0 | $0 |
Overall | $33,380 | $33,897 | $32,500 |
Some College | $37,273 | $34,861 | $37,841 |
$33,380
Average Earnings
$33,897
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.52% of Wheeler County, Oregon residents speak only English, while 5.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 1,204 | 118 | 9.8% |
Multiple | 97 | 19 | 19.59% |
9.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Oregon is Multiple, with 19.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler County, Oregon is White, with 9.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
High School | 12.15% |
Some College | 11.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 8.7% |
Bachelors or Greater | 7.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 100% |
Female Unemployed | 31.58% |
Male Employed | 7.72% |
Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $63,125 | $77,873 |
Households | $50,774 | $62,698 |
Married Families | $65,536 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $32,083 | $37,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
176
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 92 |
First Gulf War | 13 |
Korea | 8 |
World War II | 2 |
Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
75+ | 85 |
65 to 74 | 61 |
55 to 64 | 17 |
35 to 54 | 13 |
18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 168 | 15.88% |
2+ Races | 5 | 6.58% |
Asian | 3 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
58.85%
Born in Wheeler County, Oregon
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
2.42%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
96.94% of Wheeler County, Oregon residents were born in the United States, with 58.85% having been born in Oregon. 2.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.