Wheeler County, Texas

county in Texas, United States

Wheeler County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 4,990 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Wheeler.

Wheeler County
Wheeler County Courthouse
Wheeler County Courthouse
Map of Texas highlighting Wheeler County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°24′N 100°16′W / 35.4°N 100.27°W / 35.4; -100.27
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1879
SeatWheeler
Largest cityShamrock
Area
 • Total915 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Land915 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 • Total4,990
 • Density5.5/sq mi (2.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.wheeler.tx.us

Geography

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The United States Census Bureau says that the county has a total area of 915 square miles (2,370 km2). 915 square miles (2,370 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.1%) is water.[2]

Places

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Cities

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Wheeler County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  2. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2015.