Wheeler County, Texas

Wheeler County: County in Oregon, United States

About

Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,410 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,946 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fossil. The county was created 126 years ago in 1899.

Wheeler County locator map
Location of Wheeler County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Wheeler County

Population : 4,946 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (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%
Named for : Henry H. Wheeler
Altitude : 2,566 feet / 782 meters
Capital : Fossil
Establishment : February 02, 1899
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 03:19:59 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -9.38% (2010-2020)
Fossil Oregon Courthouse image
Fossil Oregon Courthouse
Fossil Oregon Courthouse image
Fossil Oregon Courthouse image

Geography

Wheeler County is located at 35°24'5"N 100°16'11"W (35.4012800, -100.2696500). It has 6 neighbors: Grant County, Morrow County, Crook County, Gilliam County, Jefferson County and Wasco County.

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The largest city of Wheeler County is Shamrock with a population of 1,989. Other cities include, Wheeler population 1,456 and Mobeetie population 92. See all Wheeler County cities & populated places.

Wheeler County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wheeler County.

City Name Population Title
Shamrock 1,989 City in Texas
Wheeler 1,456 City in Texas, United States
Mobeetie 92 City in Wheeler County, Texas, United States

Wheeler County has 6 neighbours.

  • Fossil

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wheeler County decreased by 9.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,410 - census
2011 5,446 0.66% estimation process
2012 5,589 2.56% estimation process
2013 5,716 2.22% estimation process
2014 5,696 -0.35% estimation process
2015 5,658 -0.67% estimation process
2016 5,518 -2.54% estimation process
2017 5,300 -4.11% estimation process
2018 5,158 -2.75% estimation process
2019 5,056 -2.02% estimation process
2020 4,946 -2.22% estimation process

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