2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,434
Wheeler County is a small rural county in Oregon with a population of 1,434. The median household income is $51,250, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.0%, median home value is $259,000, and 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 29% below the national average.
Population
1,434
2023 estimate
Rank #3160 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,250
Household
Rank #2600 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$259,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #718 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1822 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.
52.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
11.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Oregon avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Oregon avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
26% below Oregon avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,337
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% below Oregon avg·24% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
31% below Oregon avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Oregon avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
20% above Oregon avg·0% below national avg
Housing Units
905
Households
663
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,329
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Oregon avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Oregon avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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