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Wheeler, Mississippi
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 Wheeler, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Wheeler, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Prentiss |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 140.87/sq mi (54.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38880
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804174 |
Wheeler is a small community located in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It is known as a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population. It is also an unincorporated community, so it doesn't have its own city government.
Wheeler first appeared in the 2020 United States census. At that time, its population was 274 people. The community uses the ZIP code 38880 for its mail.
Who Lives in Wheeler?
This section talks about the people who live in Wheeler. It's called demographics. In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 274 people living here.
Most of the people in Wheeler are White, making up about 93.8% of the population. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American people, Asian people, and people of two or more races. About 1.46% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Learning in Wheeler
Students in Wheeler attend schools that are part of the Prentiss County School District. This district manages the public schools for the area.
