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Wheatland

Iowa · 763 residents (2025 est.) · 0.57 sq mi
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Wheatland is a city of 925 people in Iowa. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 32.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. That trails the Iowa median by roughly 48%. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

925
+20%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
763 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,611 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.2
−18%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Population, 19902024
64472380288095919902000201020202024Wheatland
2024925
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(21)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(50)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1423.1%(214)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.8%(100)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(26)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(84)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.5%(190)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.5%(69)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.1%(38)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.4%(41)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(35)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,167
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,939
+73%since 2000
from $13,824 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.371
+15%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$119,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$791
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
84.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
+13%since 2009
from 2.29 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
39.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
37.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+84%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(757)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(856)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(11)
18
+271%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(46)
Honduran0.6%(6)
Ancestry
German36.2%(335)
Irish13.6%(126)
English3.7%(34)
American2.2%(20)
Dutch1.4%(13)
Norwegian1.3%(12)
Italian1.1%(10)
Polish1%(9)
Czech0.9%(8)
French0.6%(6)
Scottish0.6%(6)
Welsh0.6%(6)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.5%(5)
Swiss0.5%(5)
Swedish0.4%(4)
Turkish0.3%(3)
Danish0.2%(2)
Canadian0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
83.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
95.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
43.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
64.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
66.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.6%(127)
Married43.8%(117)
Widowed1.9%(5)
Divorced6.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(64)
Married33.5%(125)
Widowed12.9%(48)
Divorced36.5%(136)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
31.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17.6%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.6%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.1%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.8%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Iowa?

Wheatland, Iowa has about 925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Iowa?

The typical household in Wheatland, Iowa earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, Iowa expensive?

In Wheatland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, Iowa?

About 2.5% of people in Wheatland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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