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Wheatland

Wyoming · 3,516 residents (2025 est.) · 4.111 sq mi
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Wheatland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $259,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,550
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−7%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,516 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Wheatland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,915
+88%since 2000
from $19,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+8%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,200
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+105%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(232)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(2,772)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(563)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(209)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,605)
Diversity Score
45
+183%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−23%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.7%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Wyoming?

Wheatland, Wyoming has about 3,550 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wheatland, Wyoming earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland, Wyoming expensive?

In Wheatland, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $259,200, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Wyoming?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, Wyoming?

About 9.2% of people in Wheatland, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 279 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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