Wheatfield town is located in Niagara County New York. Wheatfield town has a 2024 population of 18,430. Wheatfield town is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,575 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatfield town is $112,666 with a poverty rate of 5.18%. The median age in Wheatfield town is 47 years: 44.1 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,545 | 94.58% |
| Black or African American | 414 | 2.23% |
| Two or more races | 300 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 172 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,255 | 2.49 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 4,080 | 3.12 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 2,173 | 1.12 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 674 | 3.19 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 328 | 2.41 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 744 | 5.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,860 | 14.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,450 | 18.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,989 | 15.21% |
| High School Graduate | 3,732 | 28.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 258 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 2,042 | 15.62% |
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 | 12,420 | 11,433 | 4,193 |
| Black | 288 | 285 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 157 | 64 |
| Other Race | 141 | 133 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 60 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 25 |
| Native American | 12 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,886 | $84,559 | $66,648 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,222 | $100,871 | $101,429 |
| High School Graduate | $46,667 | $54,583 | $31,836 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $55,720 | $35,163 |
| Overall | $61,202 | $70,238 | $51,568 |
| Some College | $58,076 | $72,213 | $40,013 |
$61,202
Average Earnings
$70,238
Average Male
$51,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.86% of Wheatfield town residents speak only English, while 6.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,259 | 905 | 5.24% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 25 | 12.2% |
| Multiple | 300 | 25 | 8.33% |
| Native | 12 | 3 | 25% |
| Black | 399 | 1 | 0.25% |
5.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.31%
Male Poverty Rate
7.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatfield town is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatfield town is Black, with 0.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11% |
| Some College | 3.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.06% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,220 | $135,578 |
| Households | $92,986 | $112,666 |
| Married Families | $124,397 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,880 | $52,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,044
Number of Veterans
1,032
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 400 |
| Second Gulf War | 197 |
| Korea | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| World War II | 62 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 383 |
| 65 to 74 | 276 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 7.52% |
| Native American | 5 | 41.67% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.97% |
| Black | 1 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
88.81%
Born in Wheatfield town
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
97.31% of Wheatfield town residents were born in the United States, with 88.81% having been born in New York. 0.54% 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 | 18,225 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 18,266 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 18,307 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 18,348 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 18,389 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 18,430 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 18,471 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 18,512 | -81 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 18,593 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,575 | 512 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 18,063 | -42 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 18,105 | -31 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 18,136 | -51 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 18,187 | -24 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 18,211 | -33 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 18,244 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 18,242 | 57 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 18,185 | -63 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 18,248 | 60 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 18,188 | 0 | 0% |