CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Montana · Wheatland County · 2,056 residents · 1,422.481 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29lowest low income in MT$49,489#31highest WFH in MT23.3%#32highest high poverty in MT23.0%#34lowest low density in MT#269 US1.45/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Wheatland County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 1 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,489. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, 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.
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 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,056
−4%since 2020
from 2,138 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 2 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
−1%since 2020
from 46.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,489
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,265 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,773
+34%since 2020
from $21,409 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−6%since 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.8%
Construction19.5%
Wholesale trade16.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Information5.4%
Retail trade3.8%
Education & health services3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$180,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $629 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+10%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(38)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other2.9%(63)
Diversity Score13.3%(284)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,936)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(51)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2%(42)
Diversity Score14%(288)
Diversity Score
14
+6%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
+87%since 2020
from 9.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,056 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $49,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $180,800, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Wheatland CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024