Poverty Rate in Wheeler County, Georgia
In Wheeler County, Georgia, an estimated 1,856 of 6,955 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia?
The poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia is 23%.
- How many people in Wheeler County, Georgia live in poverty?
In Wheeler County, Georgia, an estimated 1,856 of 6,955 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia is 97.78% higher than the Georgia average. In Wheeler County, Georgia, an estimated 26.7% of 6,955 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 13.5% of 10,462,430 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wheeler County, Georgia is 113.6% higher than the US average. In Wheeler County, Georgia, an estimated 26.7% of 6,955 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alamo, Georgia 28.6% of 2,629 people.
- Glenwood, Georgia 7.1% of 695 people.
- Lumber City, Georgia 14.9% of 1,065 people.
- McRae-Helena, Georgia 42.1% of 4,184 people.
- Scotland, Georgia 12.1% of 315 people.
Under 18 years
25.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
25.1% of 1 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
23.9% of 209 people
5 to 17 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
25.4% of 982 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
25.1% of 1 thousand people
18 to 64 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
26.7% of 5 thousand people
18 to 34 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
32.3% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
20.5% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
27.1% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
28.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
28.5% of 1 thousand people
White
30.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
30.7% of 4 thousand people
Black or African American
21.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
21.4% of 3 thousand people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
0% of 155 people
Two or more races
66.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
66.7% of 12 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
0% of 370 people
White, not Hispanic
32.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
32.3% of 4 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
22.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
22.8% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
36.9% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
23.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
23.6% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
10.7% of 786 people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
11.5% of 572 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
18.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
18.2% of 3 thousand people
Employed
18.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
18.5% of 3 thousand people
Male
22.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
22.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
6.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
6.3% of 651 people
Unemployed
13.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
13.2% of 190 people
Male
14.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
14.7% of 163 people
Female
3.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
3.7% of 27 people
Population 16 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
27.1% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
20.4% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
10.8% of 852 people
Did not work
37.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
37.4% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
52.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
52.7% of 986 people
Male
55.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
55.8% of 482 people
Female
49.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
49.8% of 504 people
18 to 24 years
46.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
46.4% of 28 people
25 to 34 years
52.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
52.8% of 231 people
35 to 44 years
17% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
17% of 88 people
45 to 54 years
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
33.9% of 59 people
55 to 64 years
55.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
55.7% of 149 people
65 to 74 years
63.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
63.6% of 236 people
75 years and over
60% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
60% of 195 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
6.4% of 250 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
57.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
57.5% of 73 people
Did not work
69.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
69.7% of 663 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wheeler County, Georgia
2022
26.7%
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