Wheeler County, Georgia

County in Georgia, United States

County in Georgia

Wheeler County

County

Wheeler County Courthouse (built 1917), Alamo

Location within the U.S. state of Georgia

Georgia's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 32°07′N 82°43′W﻿ / ﻿32.12°N 82.72°W﻿ / 32.12; -82.72
Country|  United States
State|  Georgia
Founded| November 5, 1912; 113 years ago (1912)
Named after| Joseph Wheeler
Seat| Alamo
Largest city| Alamo
Area

• Total

| 300 sq mi (800 km2)
• Land| 295 sq mi (760 km2)
• Water| 4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  1.6%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 7,471
• Density| 25/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district| 12th
Website| wheelercounty.georgia.gov

Wheeler County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,471.[1] The county seat is Alamo.[2]

## History

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Wheeler County is named after Confederate General Joseph Wheeler.[3] The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed August 14, 1912, and ratified November 5, 1912.

## Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 300 square miles (780 km2), of which 295 square miles (760 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (1.6%) is water.[4]

The eastern portion of Wheeler County, defined by a line running from north of Alamo to the southern border of the county, due south of Mount Vernon, is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The bulk of the rest of the county is located in the Little Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin, except for a small southern portion of Wheeler County, east of Lumber City, which is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the larger Altamaha River basin.[5]

### Major highways

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* U.S. Route 280
* U.S. Route 319
* U.S. Route 441
* State Route 19
* State Route 30
* State Route 31
* State Route 46
* State Route 126
* State Route 149

### Adjacent counties

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* Treutlen County (north)
* Montgomery County (east)
* Jeff Davis County (southeast)
* Telfair County (southwest)
* Dodge County (west)
* Laurens County (north)

## Communities

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### City

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* Glenwood

### Town

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* Alamo (county seat)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1920| 9,817| | —
1930| 9,149| | −6.8%
1940| 8,535| | −6.7%
1950| 6,712| | −21.4%
1960| 5,342| | −20.4%
1970| 4,596| | −14.0%
1980| 5,155| | 12.2%
1990| 4,903| | −4.9%
2000| 6,179| | 26.0%
2010| 7,421| | 20.1%
2020| 7,471| | 0.7%
2023 (est.)| 7,081| [6]| −5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9]
1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11]
1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13]
1980-2000[14] 2010[15]

### 2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 6,179 people, 2,011 households, and 1,395 families living in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 64.56% White, 33.18% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.25% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 3.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 2,011 households 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.80% of households were one person and 14.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 22.40% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 128.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.80 males.

The median household income was $24,053 and the median family income was $29,696. Males had a median income of $27,203 versus $22,679 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,005. About 21.60% of families and 25.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 26.70% of those age 65 or over.

### 2010 census

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At the 2010 census, there were 7,421 people, 2,152 households, and 1,519 families living in the county. The population density was 25.1 inhabitants per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 2,625 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 61.3% white, 35.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 2.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were English, and 8.1% were American. Of the 2,152 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 26.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 37.9 years.

The median household income was $35,422 and the median family income was $45,042. Males had a median income of $35,114 versus $25,329 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,043. About 14.3% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 36.4% of those age 65 or over.

### 2020 census

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Wheeler County racial composition as of 2020[16] Race  | Num.  | Perc.

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White (non-Hispanic)  | 4,157  | 55.64%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)  | 2,875  | 38.48%
Native American | 9  | 0.12%
Asian | 17  | 0.23%
Other/Mixed | 141  | 1.89%
Hispanic or Latino | 272  | 3.64%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,471 people, 1,862 households, and 1,159 families residing in the county.

## Politics

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United States presidential election results for Wheeler County, Georgia[17] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No.  | % | No.  | % | No.  | %
2024 | 1,648  | 72.41% | 622  | 27.33%  | 6  | 0.26%
2020 | 1,583  | 69.28% | 689  | 30.15%  | 13  | 0.57%
2016 | 1,421  | 67.60% | 646  | 30.73%  | 35  | 1.67%
2012 | 1,366  | 63.09% | 772  | 35.66%  | 27  | 1.25%
2008 | 1,408  | 63.60% | 794  | 35.86%  | 12  | 0.54%
2004 | 1,192  | 58.03% | 847  | 41.24%  | 15  | 0.73%
2000 | 813  | 51.62% | 752  | 47.75%  | 10  | 0.63%
1996 | 460  | 33.90%  | 751  | 55.34% | 146  | 10.76%
1992 | 601  | 35.37%  | 880  | 51.80% | 218  | 12.83%
1988 | 709  | 51.64% | 658  | 47.92%  | 6  | 0.44%
1984 | 833  | 51.84% | 774  | 48.16%  | 0  | 0.00%
1980 | 550  | 25.16%  | 1,599  | 73.15% | 37  | 1.69%
1976 | 344  | 19.98%  | 1,378  | 80.02% | 0  | 0.00%
1972 | 1,093  | 78.80% | 294  | 21.20%  | 0  | 0.00%
1968 | 251  | 15.00%  | 488  | 29.17%  | 934  | 55.83%
1964 | 849  | 46.42%  | 980  | 53.58% | 0  | 0.00%
1960 | 226  | 18.90%  | 970  | 81.10% | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 149  | 13.06%  | 992  | 86.94% | 0  | 0.00%
1952 | 261  | 16.94%  | 1,280  | 83.06% | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 39  | 4.41%  | 560  | 63.28% | 286  | 32.32%
1944 | 151  | 22.60%  | 517  | 77.40% | 0  | 0.00%
1940 | 117  | 19.02%  | 495  | 80.49% | 3  | 0.49%
1936 | 94  | 13.64%  | 594  | 86.21% | 1  | 0.15%
1932 | 29  | 2.51%  | 1,127  | 97.41% | 1  | 0.09%
1928 | 101  | 24.46%  | 312  | 75.54% | 0  | 0.00%
1924 | 0  | 0.00%  | 772  | 88.84% | 97  | 11.16%
1920 | 101  | 22.39%  | 350  | 77.61% | 0  | 0.00%
1916 | 40  | 9.03%  | 372  | 83.97% | 31  | 7.00%

## See also

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* State of Georgia portal

* National Register of Historic Places listings in Wheeler County, Georgia
* List of counties in Georgia

## References

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1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Wheeler County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 251\. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 27, 2003.
4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
7. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
8. ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
14. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
15. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2014.[permanent dead link]
16. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

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