Demographics & People — Ben Wheeler, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,793 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
|---|
| Median Age | 29.7 |
|---|
| Total Households | 462 |
|---|
| Family Households | 384 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 3.88 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,698 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 0 |
|---|
| Asian | 0 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,082 |
| American | 487 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 255 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
| Other groups | 168 |
| English | 99 |
| Irish | 83 |
| Italian | 68 |
| French (except Basque) | 54 |
| German | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,721 |
|---|
| Spanish | 65 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 1,786 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 179 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 1,554 |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ben Wheeler, Texas.
