Wheeler, Texas

Wheeler, Texas
City
Wheeler welcome sign
Wheeler welcome sign
Coordinates: 35°26′43″N 100°16′15″W / 35.44528°N 100.27083°W / 35.44528; -100.27083[1]
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWheeler
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Land1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,507 ft (764 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,487
 • Density973/sq mi (376/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79096
Area code806
FIPS code48-78208 [3]
Websitewheelertexas.org

Wheeler is a city in and the county seat of Wheeler County, Texas, United States, located on the eastern border of the Texas Panhandle. The population was last reported at 1,487 in the 2020 census.

History

Both the town of Wheeler and Wheeler County are named for Royall Tyler Wheeler, who was a Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.[4]

Geography

The town is positioned three miles northwest of the center of the county, 100 miles east of Amarillo, and 12 miles west of the Texas-Oklahoma states' line. According to the United States Census Bureau, Wheeler has a total township-area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Wheeler has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930931—
1940848−8.9%
19509046.6%
19601,17429.9%
19701,116−4.9%
19801,58441.9%
19901,393−12.1%
20001,378−1.1%
20101,59215.5%
20201,487−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Wheeler had a population of 1,487, 539 households, and 415 families residing in the city. The median age was 39.3 years; 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.9 males age 18 and over.[7]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]

Of the 539 households in Wheeler, 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 59.7% were married-couple households, 12.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 642 housing units, of which 16.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 18.4%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
Race Number Percent
White 872 58.6%
Black or African American 6 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.9%
Asian 1 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 308 20.7%
Two or more races 286 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 656 44.1%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, 1,378 people, 520 households, and 365 families resided in the city. The population density was 900.4 inhabitants per square mile (347.6/km2). The 612 housing units averaged 399.9 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.05% White, 1.81% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 10.60% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 18.07% of the population.

Of the 520 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were not families. About 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was distributed as 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,375, and for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,679 versus $16,723 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,224. About 6.8% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wheeler Public Schools are part of the Wheeler Independent School District. One elementary school, one junior high school, and one high school (Wheeler High School) serve the district.

Notable people

  • Downtown Wheeler
    Downtown Wheeler
  • Wheeler School
    Wheeler School
  • Home of the Wheeler Mustangs
    Home of the Wheeler Mustangs

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheeler, Texas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Profile for Wheeler, Texas, TX". ePodunk. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Wheeler, Texas
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
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