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Wheeler, Illinois

Village in Jasper County, Illinois · ZIP 62479

  • Jasper County
  • Within North Muddy Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 97 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 37Households
  • $20,625Median household income
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−19.3%
801001201401602000: 11920002010: 14720102020: 96202011996
Population of Wheeler at each census
CensusPopulation
2000119
2010147
202096

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Wheeler
Under $50k75.6%
$50k to $100k21.6%
$100k to $150k2.7%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $20,625 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Wheeler
Owner occupied
33 units
Renter occupied
4 units
Vacancy rate
32.7%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Wheeler compared with its county and state
Wheeler compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureWheelerJasper CountyIllinois
Population939,23312,692,653
Median household income$20,625$71,094$81,702
Median age39.844.238.9
Median home valueNot available$122,900$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher0.0%20.6%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%0.7%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes89.2%82.8%66.8%
Mean commute to work22.5 minutes30.0 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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