Wheeler, Illinois facts for kids
Wheeler is a small village located in Jasper County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and go about their daily lives.
Quick facts for kids
Wheeler, Illinois
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Location of Wheeler in Jasper County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | North Muddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 166.67/sq mi (64.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62479
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17–81074 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400160 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Wheeler, Illinois |
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About Wheeler, Illinois
Wheeler is a small village in Jasper County, Illinois. It is known for its quiet, rural setting.
Where is Wheeler Located?
Wheeler is in the western part of Jasper County. A main road, Illinois Route 33, runs through the northern side of the village. This road connects Wheeler to nearby towns. It goes southeast about 9 miles (14 km) to Newton, which is the county seat. Going northwest, the road leads about 14 miles (23 km) to Effingham.
The village covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Wheeler?
The number of people living in Wheeler has changed over the years. In 2010, the population was 147 people. By 2020, the population was 96 people.
Here's how the population has changed over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 206 | — | |
| 1910 | 255 | 23.8% | |
| 1920 | 214 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 189 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 174 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 178 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 173 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 173 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 166 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 161 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 119 | −26.1% | |
| 2010 | 147 | 23.5% | |
| 2020 | 96 | −34.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 119 people living in Wheeler. These people lived in 41 households, and 30 of these were families. About 41.5% of the households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.90 people.
The age of the people in the village in 2000 was spread out. About 34.5% were under 65 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 27 years old.
See Also
- In Spanish: Wheeler (Illinois) para niños
