Wheatland, Wyoming Population 2022
Wheatland is a city located in Platte County Wyoming. Wheatland has a 2020 population of 3,267. It is also the county seat of Platte County. Wheatland is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -9.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,622 in 2010.
The average household income in Wheatland is $91,605 with a poverty rate of 3.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $853 per month, and the median house value is $172,800. The median age in Wheatland is 49 years, 38.7 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
Wheatland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatlandwas:
- White: 87.50%
- Two or more races: 10.98%
- Asian: 1.52%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,100 | 87.50% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.52% |
| Two or More Races | 389 | 10.98% |
Wheatland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,636 | 2.11 | 74.6 |
| Married | 881 | 2.77 | 83.7 |
| Male | 58 | 2.22 | 100 |
| Female | 83 | 2.69 | 100 |
| Non Family | 614 | 1.07 | 55.7 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 2.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 231 | 7.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,113 | 38.41% |
| Some College | 514 | 17.74% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 16.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 304 | 10.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 6.04% |
Wheatland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 257 | 212 | 60 |
| White | 2,193 | 2,116 | 385 |
| Hispanic | 405 | 220 | 34 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.35%.
Wheatland Language by Age
Wheatland Language
85.24% of Wheatland residents speak only English, while 14.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.76% of the population.
Wheatland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,504 | 132 | 5.27% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 513 | 1 | 0.19% |
3.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
4.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheatland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is White, with 5.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatland is Hispanic, with 0.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.60%.
Wheatland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheatland Married by Age and Sex
Wheatland Marriage
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 45-54.
Wheatland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 8.52% |
Wheatland Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.31%
Born in Wheatland
95.20%
Native Born
4.80%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.20% of Wheatland residents were born in the United States, with 33.31% having been born in Wyoming. 3.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5,816 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 3,271 | -2,545 | -5.59% |
| 2000 | 3,548 | 277 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 3,622 | 74 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 3,620 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,626 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 3,622 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 3,642 | 20 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 3,645 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,587 | -58 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 3,549 | -38 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 3,527 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 3,462 | -65 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 3,397 | -65 | -1.88% |
| 2021 | 3,332 | -65 | -1.91% |
| 2022 | 3,267 | -65 | -1.95% |