Wheatfield is a town located in Jasper County Indiana. Wheatfield has a 2024 population of 948. Wheatfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 907 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatfield is $67,692 with a poverty rate of 14.3%. The median age in Wheatfield is 32.1 years: 28.6 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 91.44% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 5.04% |
| Other race | 27 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 318 | 2.68 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 174 | 3.33 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.24 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 30 | 3.63 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 14 | 2.93 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.15% |
| High School Graduate | 216 | 42.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 171 | 33.4% |
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 | 474 | 445 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,635 | $85,750 | $40,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,792 | $58,393 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,417 | $50,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,125 | $55,417 | $24,792 |
| Some College | $41,000 | $54,000 | $20,000 |
$42,125
Average Earnings
$55,417
Average Male
$24,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.62% of Wheatfield residents speak only English, while 2.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 776 | 122 | 15.72% |
14.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.08%
Male Poverty Rate
14.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatfield is White, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatfield is White, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.92% |
| High School | 13.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.32% |
| Some College | 10.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.65% |
| Male Employed | 10.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,781 | $80,224 |
| Households | $64,750 | $67,692 |
| Married Families | $81,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,500 | $38,520 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
33
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 5.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
79.37%
Born in Wheatfield
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
98.83% of Wheatfield residents were born in the United States, with 79.37% having been born in Indiana. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,000 | 11 | 1.11% |
| 2028 | 989 | 10 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 979 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 969 | 11 | 1.15% |
| 2025 | 958 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 948 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 938 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 933 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 929 | 22 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 907 | 35 | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 872 | 17 | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 855 | 15 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 840 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 846 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 847 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 847 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 845 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 851 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 852 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 856 | 0 | 0% |