Wheeler, IL is a small town located in central Illinois with a population of 133. It is a rural area that has a population density of 253 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Wheeler provides a variety of local businesses and year-round outdoor activities for both residents and visitors alike. There are various stores to shop in including the Corner Store, Wheeler's Pharmacy, and The Country Store. Residents can enjoy biking trips along Thompson Creek or take part in one of many organized hikes sponsored by the local conservation organization. For sports enthusiasts there are several sporting events to attend each year such as baseball games hosted at the Hilltop Park Baseball Field or basketball tournaments held at the Wheeler High School gymnasium.
The population in Wheeler is 133. There are 231 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wheeler is 33.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wheeler is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wheeler
- 61.4% are married
- 23.2% are divorced
- 10.0% are married with children
- 40.0% have children, but are single
Race in Wheeler
- 99.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander