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Wheatland

Pennsylvania · 585 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 $37,589. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,300. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
−22%since 2000
from 748 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
670 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+16%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725746757768781990201020202024Wheatland
2024819
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,589
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,444
+59%since 2000
from $15,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(451)
Black15.2%(89)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other9.9%(58)
Diversity Score53.5%(313)
Diversity Score
54
+81%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

Wheatland, Pennsylvania has about 585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wheatland, Pennsylvania earns about $37,589 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 $53,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% 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 10.1% of people in Wheatland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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