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.
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 : | 09:16:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheeler is located at 35°26'43"N 100°16'15"W (35.4453300, -100.2709600).
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Official website of Wheeler
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)
- Wheeler , Michigan township in Gratiot County, Michigan with a population of 2,648 people.
- Wheeler , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,235 people.
- Wheeler , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 446 people.
- Wheeler , Wisconsin village in Dunn County with a population of 353 people.
- Wheeler , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 146 people.
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
