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Wheatland

California · 3,456 residents · 8.122 sq mi
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Wheatland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,213. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,456
+52%since 2000
from 2,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+5%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wheatland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,213
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,197
+63%since 2000
from $14,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,504)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(483)
Asian5.2%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(1,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,399)
Black0.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(620)
Asian5.8%(199)
Other8.3%(288)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,158)
Diversity Score
62
+12%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, California?

Wheatland, California has about 3,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, California?

The typical household in Wheatland, California earns about $60,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, California expensive?

In Wheatland, California, the median home is worth about $222,800, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, California?

About 17.9% of people in Wheatland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,825 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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