Wheeler County, Nebraska

The median household income in Wheeler County, Nebraska is $55,893, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wheeler County is $39,076, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $55,893.

Wheeler County's median household income of $55,893 is lower than the Nebraska state average of $66,880. The per capita income is $39,076, compared to the state average of $36,101.

The per capita income in Wheeler County, Nebraska is $39,076, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wheeler County's median household income of $55,893 is below the Nebraska average of $66,880. The per capita income of $39,076 is also comparable to the state average of $36,101. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Wheeler County ranks #85 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $55,893 and per capita income of $39,076, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.