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Wheaton

Kansas · 98 residents · 0.154 sq mi
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Wheaton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
+7%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+14%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
481011552082611990201020202024Wheaton
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,617
+204%since 2000
from $9,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(6)
Diversity Score
6
+102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheaton, Kansas?

Wheaton, Kansas has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheaton, Kansas?

The typical household in Wheaton, Kansas earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheaton, Kansas expensive?

In Wheaton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Wheaton, Kansas?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wheaton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheaton, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Wheaton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheaton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheaton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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