Wheatland is a town located in Platte County Wyoming. Wheatland has a 2024 population of 3,481. It is also the county seat of Platte County. Wheatland is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,593 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatland is $75,159 with a poverty rate of 9.06%. The median age in Wheatland is 41.4 years: 32 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,880 | 80.67% |
| Two or more races | 675 | 18.91% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,661 | 2.09 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 912 | 1.13 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 645 | 3.33 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 81 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 23 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 9.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 6.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,056 | 38.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 5.37% |
| Some College | 629 | 22.84% |
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 | 2,207 | 1,906 | 412 |
| 2+ Races | 445 | 403 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 385 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 99.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,631 | $67,955 | $56,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,708 | $0 | $57,760 |
| High School Graduate | $51,466 | $51,655 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,387 | $51,184 | $42,889 |
| Some College | $25,288 | $0 | $35,729 |
$46,387
Average Earnings
$51,184
Average Male
$42,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.59% of Wheatland residents speak only English, while 14.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,693 | 277 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 576 | 37 | 6.42% |
| Multiple | 673 | 37 | 5.5% |
9.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.77%
Male Poverty Rate
5.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is White, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is Multiple, with 5.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.51% |
| High School | 10.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.19% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,851 | $84,537 |
| Households | $55,908 | $75,159 |
| Married Families | $97,697 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,063 | $46,271 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 5.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
46.02%
Born in Wheatland
99.97%
Native Born
0.03%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.97% of Wheatland residents were born in the United States, with 46.02% having been born in Wyoming. 0.03% 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 | 3,341 | -28 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 3,369 | -28 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 3,397 | -28 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 3,425 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 3,453 | -28 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 3,481 | -28 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 3,509 | -66 | -1.85% |
| 2022 | 3,575 | -21 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,596 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,593 | 99 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 3,494 | -54 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 3,548 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 3,556 | -36 | -1% |
| 2016 | 3,592 | -55 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 3,647 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 3,645 | 20 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 3,625 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,628 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 3,623 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,626 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,548 | 277 | 8.47% |
| 1990 | 3,271 | -2,545 | -43.76% |
| 1980 | 5,816 | 2,475 | 74.08% |