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Wheatland County

Montana · 2,100 residents (2025 est.) · 1,422.481 sq mi
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Wheatland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,489. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,800. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,056
−9%since 2000
from 2,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+12%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wheatland County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(176)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(161)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(70)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(114)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(186)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(227)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(246)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.5%(216)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418%(371)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(177)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,489
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,492 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,773
+141%since 2000
from $11,954 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+7%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,800
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,177)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,936)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(51)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2%(42)
Diversity Score
14
+46%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(51)
Asian origin
Thai0.2%(5)
Ancestry
American25%(513)
German20.2%(416)
Irish16.5%(339)
Norwegian8.3%(170)
English7.5%(154)
Scottish7.2%(149)
Italian3.8%(79)
Dutch2.9%(60)
Canadian2.4%(50)
French2.3%(48)
Polish1.6%(33)
Swedish1.4%(28)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.1%(22)
Ethiopian1%(20)
Danish0.7%(14)
Welsh0.6%(13)
Belgian0.6%(12)
Arab0.5%(10)
Syrian0.5%(10)
Russian0.4%(8)
Austrian0.3%(6)
British0.2%(4)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
Greek0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
2.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.4%(177)
Married58.7%(463)
Widowed1.6%(13)
Divorced17.2%(136)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(172)
Married57.3%(496)
Widowed10.2%(88)
Divorced12.7%(110)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland County, Montana?

Wheatland County, Montana has about 2,056 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatland County, Montana?

The typical household in Wheatland County, Montana earns about $49,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatland County, Montana expensive?

In Wheatland County, Montana, the median home is worth about $180,800, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland County, Montana?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatland County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland County, Montana?

About 23.0% of people in Wheatland County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatland County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatland County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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