Wheeler, Wisconsin
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Wheeler is a village located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, along the Hay River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 317.
Geography
Image:WIMap-doton-Wheeler.pngWheeler is located at 45°2'37" North, 91°54'25" West (45.043728, -91.906841)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 317 people, 134 households, and 79 families residing in the village. The population density was 149.3/km² (386.8/mi²). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 66.9/km² (173.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.42% White, 0.00% African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 134 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $43,000. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,883. 15.6% of the population and 13.2% of families were below the poverty line. 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 18.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.