Wheatland County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 2,076 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheatland County, Montana is the 45th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 2,156 and has seen a growth of -3.71% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,171 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 2,152 | 19 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 2,133 | 19 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,114 | 19 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 2,095 | 19 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 2,076 | 19 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 2,057 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 2,038 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,042 | -34 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 2,076 | -26 | -1.24% |
| 2019 | 2,102 | -61 | -2.82% |
| 2018 | 2,163 | 20 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 2,143 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 2,123 | 13 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,110 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 2,089 | -32 | -1.51% |
| 2013 | 2,121 | 32 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 2,089 | -42 | -1.97% |
| 2011 | 2,131 | -25 | -1.16% |
| 2010 | 2,156 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,246 | -113 | -4.79% |
| 1980 | 2,359 | -170 | -6.72% |
| 1970 | 2,529 | -497 | -16.42% |
| 1960 | 3,026 | -161 | -5.05% |
| 1950 | 3,187 | -99 | -3.01% |
| 1940 | 3,286 | -465 | -12.4% |
| 1930 | 3,751 | -1,868 | -33.24% |
| 1920 | 5,619 | 3,448 | 158.82% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,946 | 94.47% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.84% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 875 | 2.26 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 474 | 2.76 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 302 | 1.1 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 64 | 3.23 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Male | 35 | 3.74 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 3.75% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 219 | 14.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 563 | 36.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 391 | 25.69% |
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 | 1,466 | 1,362 | 315 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 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 white people with a rate of 21.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,694 | $0 | $33,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,597 | $0 | $112,537 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $30,556 | $21,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $54,917 | $5,573 |
| Overall | $34,437 | $39,286 | $29,429 |
| Some College | $34,167 | $34,821 | $28,250 |
$34,437
Average Earnings
$39,286
Average Male
$29,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Wheatland County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,903 | 433 | 22.75% |
| Native | 34 | 27 | 79.41% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 27 | 62.79% |
22.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.14%
Male Poverty Rate
23.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatland County, Montana is Native, with 79.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatland County, Montana is White, with 22.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 36.4% |
| Some College | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,766 | $76,392 |
| Households | $48,272 | $63,128 |
| Married Families | $56,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $35,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
166
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 9.87% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
59.22%
Born in Wheatland County, Montana
97.14%
Native Born
2.86%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
97.14% of Wheatland County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 59.22% having been born in Montana. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.