2023 ACS Census Data · Population 785
Wheeler County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 785. The median household income is $55,893, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 5.2%, median home value is $135,900, and 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 23% above the national average.
Population
785
2023 estimate
Rank #3199 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,893
Household
Rank #2280 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$135,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2256 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #746 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Nebraska avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
47% above Nebraska avg·65% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Nebraska avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,076
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% below Nebraska avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Nebraska avg·43% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Nebraska avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above Nebraska avg·32% above national avg
Housing Units
603
Households
359
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,938
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
20% above Nebraska avg·23% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Nebraska avg·10% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
0.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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