Wheeler County, Oregon
Wheeler County: county in Oregon, United States.
About
Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,441. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,387 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fossil. The county was created 127 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Wheeler County
| Population | 1,387 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| Different from | Wheeler County, Wheeler County, Wheeler County |
| Area | 4442 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.7261,-120.0275 |
| Named for | Henry H. Wheeler |
| Capital | Fossil |
| Establishment | February 17, 1899 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 05:04:42 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheeler County is located at 44°43'34"N 120°1'39"W (44.7260600, -120.0274600). It has 6 neighbors: Grant County, Morrow County, Crook County, Gilliam County, Jefferson County and Wasco County.
Wheeler County map
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Wheeler County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wheeler County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Official website of Wheeler County
Official Website- Fossil
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheeler County decreased by 3.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,441 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,416 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,409 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,378 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,350 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,326 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,319 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,348 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,351 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,332 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,387 | 4.13% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wheeler County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 7,751 people.
- Wheeler County, Texas county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 4,946 people.
- Wheeler County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 790 people.
Oregon Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 815,637 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Portland | 656,751 | The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 603,514 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Clackamas County | 421,596 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Lane County | 382,986 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Marion County | 349,204 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Jackson County | 221,844 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Deschutes County | 201,769 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
| Eugene | 173,236 | The second most populous city in Oregon. |
| Linn County | 131,054 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
| Douglas County | 111,364 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
| Gresham | 110,031 | The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon. |
| Yamhill County | 107,664 | County in Oregon, United States |