Wheeler County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wheeler County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13309
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 309
Geography
- Land Area
- 295.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.78 sq mi
- Total Area
- 300.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.105258
- Longitude
- -82.733849
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,294
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,140
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,996 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 4.1% |
| White | 4,132 | 56.6% |
| Black | 2,703 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,914 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 3.7% |
| White | 3,412 | 55.6% |
| Black | 2,439 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,335
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $37,162
- Poverty Rate
- 27.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,001
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,301 | 58.6% |
| Black | 2,735 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,756
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,213 | 44.0% |
| Republican | 951 | 34.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 592 | 21.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,312 | 47.6% |
| Female | 1,444 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,810 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 2.4% |
| Black | 797 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,549
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,069 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 31.8% |
| Black | 417 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 37.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 739 | 56.3% |
| Female | 810 | 56.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,500 (32.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 469 (10.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,435
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $93,126
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $601
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 93.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 0.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.