Wheeler County, Nebraska
Wheeler County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 818 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 790 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bartlett. The county was created 149 years ago in 1876.
County Snapshot
Wheeler County at a glance
Wheeler County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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BartlettPopulation 115
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Quick Facts about Wheeler County
| Population | 790 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Wheeler County, Wheeler County, Wheeler County |
| Area | 576 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9148,-98.5282 |
| Named for | Daniel H. Wheeler |
| Capital | Bartlett |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:07:21 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wheeler County is located at 41°54'53"N 98°31'41"W (41.9147700, -98.5281900). It has 6 neighbors: Antelope County, Boone County, Garfield County, Greeley County, Holt County and Valley County.
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The largest city of Wheeler County is Bartlett with a population of 115. Other cities include and Ericson population 91. See all Wheeler County cities & populated places.
Wheeler County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wheeler County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | 115 | Village in Wheeler County, Nebraska, USA |
| Ericson | 91 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Official website of Wheeler County
Official Website- Bartlett
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheeler County decreased by 3.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 818 | - | census |
| 2011 | 815 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 797 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 779 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 786 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 779 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 804 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 815 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 802 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 783 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 790 | 0.89% | 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, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 1,387 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
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