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Wheatland

Montana · 1,103 residents · 74.453 sq mi
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Wheatland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 558 residents. Median home value is $357,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
1,103
+102%since 2019
from 545 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
+102%since 2019
from 7 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2019
from 36.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2726511K1K2K201020202024Wheatland
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $91,944 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,983
−1%since 2019
from $37,186 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $338,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−3%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,012)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(77)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−21%since 2019
from 33.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
60.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Montana?

Wheatland, Montana has about 1,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Montana?

The typical household in Wheatland, Montana earns about $100,625 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 $357,100.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Montana?

About 38.1% 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 0.0% of people in Wheatland, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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