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.

Wheeler, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

316

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%301

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%8

Two or More

2.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%3

High School Diploma

45.8%99

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%11

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%39

Associate's Degree

12%26

Bachelor's Degree

2.3%5

Master's Degree

2.8%6

Doctorate

0.9%2

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,700

Median Renti

$780

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%98

Renter-Occupied

21.6%27

Total Units

137

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.5%24

$50K–$100K

5.1%5

$100K–$150K

19.4%19

$150K–$200K

37.8%37

$200K–$300K

5.1%5

$300K–$500K

6.1%6

$500K–$1M

2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,750

Mean Household Incomei

$80,218

Per Capita Incomei

$30,852

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

185

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%6

$10K–$15K

8.8%11

$15K–$20K

4%5

$20K–$25K

0.8%1

$25K–$30K

0.8%1

$30K–$35K

3.2%4

$35K–$40K

5.6%7

$40K–$45K

3.2%4

$45K–$50K

2.4%3

$50K–$60K

5.6%7

$60K–$75K

8.8%11

$75K–$100K

14.4%18

$100K–$125K

14.4%18

$125K–$150K

19.2%24

$150K–$200K

4%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 84 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

167

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

169

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured