Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wheeling, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

157

Median Agei

54.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%142

Two or More

8.3%13

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%10

High School Diploma

46.5%59

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%7

Some College (1+ yr)

4.7%6

Associate's Degree

10.2%13

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%17

Master's Degree

1.6%2

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,000

Median Renti

$738

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.7%61

Renter-Occupied

15.3%11

Total Units

111

Homeownership

84.7%

Vacancy Rate

35.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.4%10

$50K–$100K

47.5%29

$100K–$150K

18%11

$150K–$200K

8.2%5

$200K–$300K

6.6%4

$500K–$1M

3.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%1

2010–2019

1.8%2

2000–2009

9%10

1990–1999

15.3%17

1980–1989

2.7%3

1970–1979

15.3%17

1960–1969

9%10

1950–1959

31.5%35

1940–1949

8.1%9

1939 or earlier

6.3%7

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.3%42

Electricity

33.3%24

Bottled/LP Gas

8.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,500

Mean Household Incomei

$58,504

Per Capita Incomei

$27,171

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

8.3%6

$15K–$20K

8.3%6

$20K–$25K

6.9%5

$25K–$30K

5.6%4

$30K–$35K

9.7%7

$35K–$40K

2.8%2

$40K–$45K

9.7%7

$45K–$50K

5.6%4

$50K–$60K

5.6%4

$60K–$75K

9.7%7

$75K–$100K

11.1%8

$100K–$125K

9.7%7

$125K–$150K

1.4%1

$150K–$200K

5.6%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured