Wheeler, Texas

Wheeler: City in Texas, United States

About

Wheeler is a city located in the county of Wheeler in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,592 and a population density of 402 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,456 inhabitants.

Wheeler locator map
Location of Wheeler on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Wheeler

Population : 1,456 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Wheeler County
Postal code : 79096
Phone Area Codes : 806
Area : 3.96 km2
Named for : Royall T. Wheeler
Altitude : 2,507 feet / 764 meters
Capital city : Wheeler is capital of Wheeler County
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:24:45 (29th March 2024)
Density : 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -9.34% (2010-2020)
Wheeler  TX  welcome sign IMG 6136 image
Wheeler TX welcome sign IMG 6136
Wheeler  TX  welcome sign IMG 6136 image

Geography

Wheeler is located at 35°26'43"N 100°16'15"W (35.4453300, -100.2709600).

Wheeler map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wheeler decreased by 9.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,592 - census
2011 1,583 -0.57% estimation process
2012 1,620 2.28% estimation process
2013 1,657 2.23% estimation process
2014 1,649 -0.49% estimation process
2015 1,640 -0.55% estimation process
2016 1,602 -2.37% estimation process
2017 1,541 -3.96% estimation process
2018 1,504 -2.46% estimation process
2019 1,477 -1.83% estimation process
2020 1,456 -1.44% estimation process

Wheeler zip code is 79096. County name: Wheeler, County fips: 48483

Post offices near Wheeler

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wheeler Post Office Wheeler (TX) 79096

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Wheeler County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wheeler County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Shamrock 1,989 City in Texas
Mobeetie 92 City in Wheeler County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Wheeler distances to largest Texas cities