Texas

Wheeler

4,990
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Wheeler

Wheeler, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 512. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,990.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,555 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 68 percent.

On the ground today, 14 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of McClellan Creek, Battle of McClellan Creek — Mackenzie vs Kotsoteka Comanche Village, Red River War — McClellan Creek Fight (September 29, 1872), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,990
20105,410
20005,284
19905,879
19807,137
19706,434
19607,947
195010,317
194012,411
193015,555
19207,397
19105,258
1900636
1890778
1880512
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Wheeler

Military engagements that took place in Wheeler, Texas.

Battle of McClellan Creek
1872
Battle of McClellan Creek — Mackenzie vs Kotsoteka Comanche Village
1872
Red River War — McClellan Creek Fight (September 29, 1872)
1872
Lyman's Wagon Train Fight (September 9–14, 1874)
1874
Battle of Sweetwater Creek (1874)
1874
Battle of Buffalo Wallow
1874
Buffalo Wallow Fight — Red River War
1874
Red River War — Battle of the North Fork 1874
1874
Sweetwater Creek Fight
1874
Battle of Buffalo Wallow (Texas 1874)
1874
Red River War — Lyman's Wagon Train Fight
1874
Red River War — Price's Column Fight on Sweetwater Creek (1874)
1874
Red River War — Buffalo Wallow Fight
1874
Battle of Lyman's Wagon Train (Texas)
1874

Historic places in Wheeler

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wheeler, Texas.

Tower Station
Shamrock
Route 66 Bridge over the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad
Shamrock
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Frequently asked about Wheeler

When does Wheeler first appear in the US census?
Wheeler, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 512.
What is the population of Wheeler?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Wheeler had a recorded population of 4,990.
When did Wheeler's population peak?
Wheeler's recorded population peaked at 15,555 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Wheeler?
14 documented military engagements took place in Wheeler, including Battle of McClellan Creek, Battle of McClellan Creek — Mackenzie vs Kotsoteka Comanche Village, Red River War — McClellan Creek Fight (September 29, 1872).
How many historic places are in Wheeler?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wheeler, Texas.
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