Wheeler County, Georgia

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Wheeler County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,471.[1] The county seat is Alamo.[2]

History

Wheeler County is named after Confederate General Joseph Wheeler.[3] The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed August 14, 1912, and ratified November 5, 1912.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.6%) is water.[4]

The eastern portion of Wheeler County, defined by a line running from north of Alamo to the southern border of the county, due south of Mount Vernon, is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The bulk of the rest of the county is located in the Little Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin, except for a small southern portion of Wheeler County, east of Lumber City, which is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the larger Altamaha River basin.[5]

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Demographics

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Historical population
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Racial and ethnic composition

Wheeler County, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[16] Pop 1990[17] Pop 2000[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,606 3,319 3,866 4,405 4,157 69.95% 67.69% 62.57% 59.36% 55.64%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,504 1,473 2,045 2,582 2,875 29.18% 30.04% 33.10% 34.79% 38.48%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 4 4 7 6 9 0.08% 0.08% 0.11% 0.08% 0.12%
Asian alone (NH) 1 5 5 16 17 0.02% 0.10% 0.08% 0.22% 0.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [21] x [22] 0 0 0 x x 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 2 1 4 2 6 0.04% 0.02% 0.06% 0.03% 0.08%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [23] x [24] 33 54 135 x x 0.53% 0.73% 1.81%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 38 101 219 356 272 0.74% 2.06% 3.54% 4.80% 3.64%
Total 5,155 4,903 6,179 7,421 7,471 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 7,471. The median age was 39.9 years. 16.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 186.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 209.6 males age 18 and over. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[25][26]

There were 2,054 households and 1,159 families residing in the county. Of those households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 29.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[26]

There were 2,420 housing units, of which 15.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.1% were owner-occupied and 28.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.6%.[26]

The racial makeup of the county was 56.6% White, 38.6% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.0% from some other race, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.6% of the population.[27]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 7,421 people, 2,152 households, and 1,519 families living in the county. The population density was 25.1 inhabitants per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 2,625 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 61.3% white, 35.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 2.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were English, and 8.1% were American. Of the 2,152 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 26.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 37.9 years.

The median household income was $35,422 and the median family income was $45,042. Males had a median income of $35,114 versus $25,329 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,043. About 14.3% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 36.4% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 6,179 people, 2,011 households, and 1,395 families living in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 64.56% White, 33.18% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.25% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 3.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 2,011 households 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.80% of households were one person and 14.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 22.40% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 128.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.80 males.

The median household income was $24,053 and the median family income was $29,696. Males had a median income of $27,203 versus $22,679 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,005. About 21.60% of families and 25.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 26.70% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

As of the 2020s, Wheeler County is a Republican stronghold, voting 72% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Wheeler County is part of Georgia's 12th congressional district, currently represented by Rick Allen. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Wheeler County is part of District 19.[28] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Wheeler County is part of District 156.[29]Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenRow[30] Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:G.A. GovHead Template:G.A. GovRow Template:G.A. GovFoot

Education

The Wheeler County School District includes Wheeler County Elementary School and Wheeler County High School.

See also

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References

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