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Wheatland

Pennsylvania · 819 residents · 0.873 sq mi
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Wheatland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,700. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
+9%since 2000
from 748 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
938 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+6%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725746757768781990201020202024Wheatland
2024819
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,536
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,621
+60%since 2000
from $15,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+27%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(636)
Black12%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(567)
Black21.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(61)
Diversity Score58.5%(479)
Diversity Score
59
+98%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

Wheatland, Pennsylvania has about 819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wheatland, Pennsylvania earns about $40,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wheatland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

About 34.4% of people in Wheatland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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