Wheatland is a city located in Hickory County Missouri. Wheatland has a 2024 population of 290. Wheatland is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 5.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 276 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatland is $36,023 with a poverty rate of 33.56%. The median age in Wheatland is 41.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 56.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 113 | 2.56 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 70 | 1.44 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Married | 35 | 4.57 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 8 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.37
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 20.21% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 8.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 68 | 35.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 51 | 26.42% |
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 | 169 | 140 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $42,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,600 | $27,063 | $24,792 |
| Some College | $25,813 | $26,188 | $0 |
$26,600
Average Earnings
$27,063
Average Male
$24,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.61% of Wheatland residents speak only English, while 0.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 79 | 29.81% |
| Multiple | 24 | 18 | 75% |
33.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.26%
Male Poverty Rate
30.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is Multiple, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is White, with 29.81% 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 18.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.06% |
| High School | 26.47% |
| Some College | 26.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.87% |
| Female Employed | 3.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,750 | $57,265 |
| Households | $28,068 | $36,023 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,636 | $22,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
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
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 7.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
86.51%
Born in Wheatland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wheatland residents were born in the United States, with 86.51% having been born in Missouri. 0% 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 | 309 | 4 | 1.31% |
| 2028 | 305 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 2027 | 301 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 298 | 4 | 1.36% |
| 2025 | 294 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 2024 | 290 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 287 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 282 | -3 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 285 | 9 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 276 | -95 | -25.61% |
| 2019 | 371 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 368 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 368 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 369 | 4 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 365 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 367 | -4 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 371 | -4 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 375 | -7 | -1.83% |
| 2011 | 382 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 383 | 0 | 0% |