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Wheatland County

Montana · 2,069 residents · 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 $35,265. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,069
−8%since 2000
from 2,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+14%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wheatland County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,265
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,409
+79%since 2000
from $11,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.4%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,850)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(68)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.9%(61)
Diversity Score16.2%(334)
Diversity Score
16
+381%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−36%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatland County, Montana?

Wheatland County, Montana has about 2,069 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheatland County, Montana earns about $35,265 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 $117,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatland County, Montana?

About 19.6% 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 19.8% 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 177 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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