Wheeler, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wheeler

Neighborhood

Wheeler, TX

Kelton / New Mobeetie

Magic City / Ramsdell

Carpenter / Strong City

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wheeler

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Households with Children

59.0%

School Enrollment K-12

241

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 21.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 4.9%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.4%
High School / GED: 29.5%
Some College or Associate's: 36.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 40.2%
Single Parents: 18.8%
Couples & Adults: 30.4%
Living Alone: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 31.0%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 94.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 4.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 4.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 95.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.7%
Spanish: 26.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 9.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 8.8%
College / Graduate: 0.9%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources