Population 847 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wheeler County
Household size in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wheeler County are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.24, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.3, Wheeler County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Only one other Nebraska county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.2% of households in Wheeler County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wheeler County
Renters in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wheeler County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 74.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.9% of the housing in Wheeler County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Nebraska county has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +23 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Wheeler County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Nebraska as a whole looks much the same. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, though, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $455 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $508 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $509 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$54 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wheeler County costs $509 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 13.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Nebraska county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wheeler County
Bachelor's degrees in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Wheeler County than nationally: 30.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Wheeler County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wheeler County: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wheeler County
| Period | Wheeler County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.0% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wheeler County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wheeler County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County | 2.36 | 54.3 | 2.2% | 22.3% | 38.9% | 1975 | $509 | 30.3% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| Garfield County | 2.37 | 47.4 | 6.1% | 24.0% | 29.1% | 1962 | $852 | 29.8% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| Loup County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 5.7% | 26.6% | 43.9% | 1986 | $688 | 27.2% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Stanton County | 2.48 | 40.2 | 4.6% | 21.7% | 7.2% | 1964 | $1,057 | 23.3% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| Blaine County | 2.14 | 57.5 | 1.5% | 26.4% | 34.6% | 1962 | $873 | 25.0% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| Cuming County | 2.35 | 41.4 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 8.5% | 1957 | $790 | 25.4% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Thomas County | 1.86 | 53.3 | 4.3% | 31.9% | 14.8% | 1961 | $638 | 28.7% | 91.9% | 2.1% |
| Burt County | 2.27 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 12.1% | 1958 | $703 | 25.1% | 92.2% | 1.2% |
| Grant County | 2.14 | 40.4 | 1.4% | 29.2% | 30.2% | 1960 | $867 | 28.6% | 92.3% | 0.3% |
| Morrill County | 2.31 | 44.6 | 6.8% | 22.7% | 15.3% | 1955 | $837 | 19.4% | 90.7% | 3.9% |
| Scotts Bluff County | 2.39 | 40.2 | 13.3% | 30.7% | 9.7% | 1967 | $931 | 27.0% | 90.8% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wheeler County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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