Wheeler, Oregon facts for kids
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Wheeler, Oregon
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Wheeler, as seen across the Nehalem River estuary
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council - Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 414 |
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414 |
| • Density | 796.2/sq mi (307.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97147
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-81300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1128930 |
Wheeler is a small city located in Tillamook County, Oregon, in the United States. It's a cozy place with a population of 414 people, based on the 2010 census. The city was officially started, or incorporated, in 1914.
Wheeler is known for its beautiful location along the Nehalem River where it meets the ocean. This area is called an estuary, which is a special place where fresh river water mixes with salty ocean water.
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Geography and Location
Wheeler is a small city, covering about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers) of land. It's located right on the coast of Oregon, offering scenic views of the water. The city sits at an elevation of 37 feet (11 meters) above sea level.
People of Wheeler
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 280 | — | |
| 1940 | 259 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 291 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 237 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 319 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 335 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 391 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 414 | 5.9% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 419 | 1.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 414 people living in Wheeler. These people made up 197 households, with 97 of them being families. The city had about 796 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Wheeler are White (96.6%). A small number of residents are Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age of people in Wheeler in 2010 was 57.4 years old. About 12.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people living in Wheeler were 65 years or older (31.4%).
About 35% of households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. About half of all households were made up of individuals or non-families.
Images for kids
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Wheeler, as seen across the Nehalem River estuary
 | Ernest Everett Just |
 | Mary Jackson |
 | Emmett Chappelle |
 | Marie Maynard Daly |
