Wheeler County, Oregon
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wheeler County
- State
- Oregon
- FIPS Code
- 41069
- State FIPS
- 41
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 1716.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1716.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.736415
- Longitude
- -120.026861
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,448
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,283
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,391 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.9% |
| White | 1,314 | 90.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,240 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 3.1% |
| White | 1,173 | 91.4% |
| Black | 20 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,485
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,284
- Poverty Rate
- 10.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 158
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,264 | 85.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,227
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 246 | 20.0% |
| Republican | 547 | 44.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 354 | 28.9% |
| Other | 16 | 1.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 600 | 48.9% |
| Female | 618 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,073 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 3.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 807
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 715 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 45.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 70.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 393 | 65.5% |
| Female | 408 | 66.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 304 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 233 (18.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 908
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $272,400
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $870
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.3%
- Public Transit
- 3.9%
- Work From Home
- 19.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.