WHEELER COUNTY DATA

Wheeler County Population = 4,804 (Source 1)

% of persons 65+ = 21.0% (Source 1)

Estimated number of older adults living in Wheeler County = 1,009

Wheeler County Food Insecurity rate = 18.6% (Source 2)

(Calculation 1,009 x 18.6%)

Estimated number of food insecure older adults in Wheeler County = 188

Source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2022/overall/texas

Sub source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2022/overall/texas/county/wheeler

Source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045224

Sub source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/wheelercountytexas/PST045224

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​(Updated February 2025)​