Wheaton is a city located in Barry County Missouri. Wheaton has a 2024 population of 679. Wheaton is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 670 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheaton is $35,731 with a poverty rate of 34.82%. The median age in Wheaton is 30.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 90.76% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 8.69% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 193 | 2.8 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Married | 95 | 3.46 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.42 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Female | 16 | 2.63 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 1 | 55 | 100 | 0 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 18.47% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 2.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 5.11% |
| High School Graduate | 171 | 48.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 5.11% |
| Some College | 71 | 20.17% |
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 | 320 | 237 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 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 5.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,833 | $28,750 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,045 | $26,705 | $33,036 |
| Some College | $22,969 | $0 | $0 |
$27,045
Average Earnings
$26,705
Average Male
$33,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Wheaton residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 176 | 37.69% |
| Multiple | 47 | 4 | 8.51% |
34.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.51%
Male Poverty Rate
36.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheaton is White, with 37.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheaton is Multiple, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.99% |
| High School | 36.84% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Employed | 21.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,833 | $47,292 |
| Households | $22,917 | $35,731 |
| Married Families | $48,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,125 | $16,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
88.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
79.48%
Born in Wheaton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wheaton residents were born in the United States, with 79.48% 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 | 691 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 688 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 686 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 684 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 681 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 679 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 677 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 676 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 674 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 670 | -18 | -2.62% |
| 2019 | 688 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 686 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 688 | 7 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 681 | -5 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 686 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 687 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 689 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 689 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 692 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 697 | 0 | 0% |