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Wheatland

Montana · 1,661 residents · 74.453 sq mi
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Wheatland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,277. Population has grown 40% since 2023. Median home value is $739,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 70% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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

Total population
1,661
+40%since 2023
from 1,185 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+40%since 2023
from 16 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−12%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2726511K1K2K201020202024Wheatland
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(80)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(29)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(126)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.2%(286)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.3%(187)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(201)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.3%(337)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(201)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(162)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(52)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,277
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,580 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,166
−12%since 2023
from $50,314 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−7%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$739,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $581,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
6.0
+12%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
24
+85%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican10.6%(176)
Ancestry
Irish23%(382)
German20%(332)
English7.4%(123)
Norwegian7%(117)
Scotch-Irish6.7%(112)
Italian6.6%(110)
Scottish4.8%(79)
American2.8%(47)
Swedish1.6%(26)
Armenian0.9%(15)
Croatian0.9%(15)
Greek0.4%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
54.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.6%(125)
Married55.2%(353)
Widowed2.2%(14)
Divorced23%(147)
Women 15+
Never married39%(307)
Married42.1%(331)
Widowed8.4%(66)
Divorced10.5%(83)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Montana?

Wheatland, Montana has about 1,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Montana?

The typical household in Wheatland, Montana earns about $123,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, Montana expensive?

In Wheatland, Montana, the median home is worth about $739,000.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Montana?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, Montana?

About 12.9% of people in Wheatland, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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