Wheeler County, Oregon Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wheeler County, Oregon, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wheeler County, Oregon. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wheeler County, Oregon. The estimated population of Wheeler County, Oregon is 1,477 people, with a median age of 51.9.

We can look at the total population in Wheeler County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,477
+4.23%
+4.38%
2020
1,417
+0.14%
-
2019
1,415
 -0.77% -
2018
1,426
+0.78%
-
2017
1,415
 - -

Population of Wheeler County, Oregon by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.3%
89%
 -7.53%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Hispanic
9.9%
6.1%
 +62.30%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.6%
3.5%
 +88.57%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wheeler County, Oregon by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.9 -8.79% 50.9 -7.79% 52.9 -10.49%
2020 56.9 -3.56% 55.2 -5.32% 59.1 -0.51%
2019 59 +0.51% 58.3 +4.11% 59.4 0%
2018 58.7 +1.38% 56 +0.18% 59.4 +0.34%
2017 57.9 - 55.9 - 59.2 -

The median age of Wheeler County, Oregon gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 72 +24.87% 52 +47.74% 91 81
10 to 19 64 -1.72% 52 +12.6% 60 53
20 to 29 77 +25.04% 75 +35.48% 86 102
30 to 39 41 +35.79% 43 +22.92% 56 53
40 to 49 40 +89.91% 54 +15.95% 77 55
50 to 59 103 -33.53% 113 -63.85% 72 55
60 to 69 117 +6.37% 139 +11.27% 124 155
70+ 172 +10.76% 201 -17.18% 189 168

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wheeler County, Oregon is $46,648.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wheeler County.

  • Under 25
    $32,321.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,432.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,722.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wheeler County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wheeler County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wheeler County, Oregon is currently $56,275.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.11% of households in Wheeler County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wheeler County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wheeler County is $24,298.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wheeler County by the total population of Wheeler County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wheeler County, Oregon, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wheeler County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wheeler County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wheeler County over the age of 16 is 1,234.

Of those people, a total of 45.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wheeler County is 43.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 42 26.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 57 73.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 131 82.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 48 77.10% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 84 53.60% 15.60%
45 to 54 years 166 81.90% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 70 52.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 157 45.90% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 249 15.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 230 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wheeler County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,087 45.50% 4.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 27 77.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 106 32.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 91 93.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,042 43.30% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wheeler County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wheeler County is 532, with median earnings of $31,522.00.

Women in Wheeler County, Oregon earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 532 $31,522.00
Male 279 $35,655.00
Female 253 $28,233.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 74 $38,333.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $28,750.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $18,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $91,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $113,250.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $5,000.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $11,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $14,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 17 $31,042.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $35,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $21,563.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $41,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $36,563.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 63 $42,917.00 11 $6,964.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 38 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 17 $28,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 28 $21,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $91,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 6 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 31 $20,536.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $14,250.00 30 $27,917.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 7 $0.00 10 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 4 $0.00 51 $35,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $22,813.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $41,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $36,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 1 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 630 households in Wheeler County, with an average household size of 2.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 390 families in Wheeler County with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 339 16 35 240
Average Household Size 2.68 7 3.89 1.27
Total Families 339 16 35 0
Average Household Size 2.66 6.88 3.69 0

Poverty

Of the 390 families in Wheeler County, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wheeler County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 935 housing units in Wheeler County, Oregon.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 630 67.38%
Vacant 305 32.62%

11.44% of the total 935 housing units in Wheeler County are rental units. This is approximately 107 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 450 are occupied by the owner - or 48.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wheeler County is $698.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wheeler County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    73
  • Less than $500
    24
  • $500 to $999
    72
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wheeler County is $188,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wheeler County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    18
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    65
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    78
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    74
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    104
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wheeler County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wheeler County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    234
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    51
  • 1960 to 1969
    15
  • 1970 to 1979
    124
  • 1980 to 1989
    43
  • 1990 to 1999
    236
  • 2000 to 2009
    100
  • 2010 to 2013
    55
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wheeler County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    27
  • 1 vehicle available
    155
  • 2 vehicles available
    249
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    199

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wheeler County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wheeler County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wheeler County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    72
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    119
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    21
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    40
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    28
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    55
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    51
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wheeler County, Oregon in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wheeler County, Oregon

We have data for 5 places in Wheeler County, Oregon. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.