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Wheeler County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Wheeler County has 7,570 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+3.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 101 households moved in and 146 moved out (-45 net), while a net $1.3M of income left. Median household income is $40,539, the median home $88,200 and median rent $581 a month.
In Georgia: 101st of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 158th of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 153rd of 159 counties for median household income · 148th of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wheeler County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Telfair County, GA | 25 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wheeler County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Telfair County, GA | 26 | $0.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.