Wheeler County, Georgia facts for kids
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Wheeler County
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Wheeler County Courthouse (built 1917), Alamo
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | November 5, 1912 |
| Named for | Joseph Wheeler |
| Seat | Alamo |
| Largest city | Alamo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 300 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 295 sq mi (760 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 1.6%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,471 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Wheeler County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. In 2020, about 7,471 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Alamo.
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History
Wheeler County is named after Joseph Wheeler. He was a general who fought for the Southern states during the American Civil War. The idea to create the county was suggested on August 14, 1912. It officially became a county on November 5, 1912.
Geography
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Wheeler County covers a total area of 300 square miles. About 295 square miles of this is land. The remaining 4.8 square miles (1.6%) is water.
Most of Wheeler County is located near the Little Ocmulgee River. Another part of the county is close to the Oconee River. Both of these rivers are part of the larger Altamaha River system.
Major roads
U.S. Route 280
U.S. Route 319
U.S. Route 441
State Route 19
State Route 30
State Route 31
State Route 46
State Route 126
State Route 149
Neighboring counties
- Treutlen County (north)
- Montgomery County (east)
- Jeff Davis County (southeast)
- Telfair County (southwest)
- Dodge County (west)
- Laurens County (northwest)
Communities
City
Town
- Alamo (county seat)
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 9,817 | — | |
| 1930 | 9,149 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 8,535 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,712 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,342 | −20.4% | |
| 1970 | 4,596 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,155 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,903 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,179 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,421 | 20.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,471 | 0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,081 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Wheeler County in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 4,157 | 55.64% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,875 | 38.48% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 141 | 1.89% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 3.64% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,471 people living in the county. These people made up 1,862 households, and 1,159 families.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Wheeler (Georgia) para niños
