Wheatley is a city located in St. Francis County Arkansas. Wheatley has a 2024 population of 263. Wheatley is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 277 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatley is $66,562 with a poverty rate of 6.93%. The median age in Wheatley is 40.4 years: 28.7 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 55.24% |
| Black or African American | 213 | 39.89% |
| Other race | 26 | 4.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 146 | 3.66 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 79 | 4.25 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 26 | 0 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 25 | 4.08 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 16 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.66
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 5.15% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 2.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 4.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.81% |
| High School Graduate | 190 | 51.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 9.76% |
| Some College | 96 | 26.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 202 | 12 |
| Black | 118 | 112 | 8 |
| Other Race | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 6.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,313 | $0 | $18,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,891 | $22,891 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,207 | $28,250 | $27,917 |
| Some College | $40,938 | $0 | $40,234 |
$28,207
Average Earnings
$28,250
Average Male
$27,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Wheatley residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 37 | 12.54% |
6.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatley is White, with 12.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatley is White, with 12.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| High School | 7.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.27% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,500 | $74,428 |
| Households | $44,342 | $66,562 |
| Married Families | $73,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,929 | $24,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 9.83% |
| Black | 2 | 1.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.41%
Born in Wheatley
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
4.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.13% of Wheatley residents were born in the United States, with 70.41% having been born in Arkansas. 4.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 247 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 250 | -3 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 253 | -4 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 257 | -3 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 260 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 263 | -4 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 267 | -5 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 272 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 274 | -3 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 277 | -23 | -7.67% |
| 2019 | 300 | -7 | -2.28% |
| 2018 | 307 | -7 | -2.23% |
| 2017 | 314 | -5 | -1.57% |
| 2016 | 319 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 323 | -6 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 329 | -8 | -2.37% |
| 2013 | 337 | -8 | -2.32% |
| 2012 | 345 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 347 | -2 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 349 | 0 | 0% |