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Wheatland

Indiana · 390 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Wheatland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,173. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−23%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3303874455035601990201020202024Wheatland
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,173
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,174 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,982
+43%since 2000
from $14,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(496)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+157%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Indiana?

Wheatland, Indiana has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Indiana?

The typical household in Wheatland, Indiana earns about $43,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, Indiana expensive?

In Wheatland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Indiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, Indiana?

About 11.6% of people in Wheatland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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