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Wheatland

Wyoming · 3,627 residents · 4.111 sq mi
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Wheatland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,627
+2%since 2000
from 3,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Wheatland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,837
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,839
+25%since 2000
from $19,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,279)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(268)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score19.7%(716)
Diversity Score
20
+24%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland, Wyoming?

Wheatland, Wyoming has about 3,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wheatland, Wyoming earns about $38,837 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 $111,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland, Wyoming?

About 19.3% 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 12.8% 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 356 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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