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Wheeler, TX


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Wheeler, Texas

Wheeler, Texas, in Wheeler county, is 89 miles E of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 155 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 1,378 people in the city.

The People and Families of Wheeler

In Wheeler, about 59% of adults are married.

Wheeler has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheeler had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wheeler Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Wheeler is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Wheeler, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wheeler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wheeler Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wheeler, TX

Comparing Wheeler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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