Wheeler County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,964
Per Capita Income
$30,869
Poverty Rate
14.2%
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Gini Index
0.396
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.9%
$25K–$50K24.1%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K18.4%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K7.7%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Wheeler County, TX is $67,964 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,869. 14.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.396 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).