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Wheatland

County:
Platte County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.111
State:
Wyoming

Wheatland is a town located in Platte County, Wyoming. Wheatland has a 2026 population of 3,415. It is also the county seat of Platte County. Wheatland is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -4.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,594 in 2020.

The median household income in Wheatland is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 9.15%. The median age in Wheatland is 39.8 years: 31.9 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.9 males.

3.4K
Total Population
831
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.87%
Growth

Wheatland Population

Wheatland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,415-30-0.87%
20253,445-30-0.86%
20243,475-51-1.45%
20233,526-52-1.45%
20223,578-19-0.53%
20213,597110.31%
20203,5941002.86%
20193,494-54-1.52%
20183,548-8-0.22%
20173,556-36-1%
20163,592-55-1.51%
20153,64720.05%
20143,645200.55%
20133,625-3-0.08%
20123,62850.14%
20113,623-3-0.08%
20103,626-1-0.03%
20003,5482778.47%
19903,271-2,545-43.76%
19805,81600%

Median Age

Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 31.9 years

Wheatland Adults

There are 2,813 adults, (675 of whom are seniors) in Wheatland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,660 (46.8%)
Male: 1,890 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wheatland includes 80.51% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,85880.51%
Two or more races67118.9%
Native American100.28%
Black or African American60.17%
Other race50.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races47513.38%
White862.42%
Other race20.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77278.08%
Two or more races1965.52%
Native American100.28%
Black or African American60.17%
Other race30.08%

Wheatland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wheatland 's average per capita income is $51,875. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 9.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$101,250$108,886
Married Families$101,211-
Households$58,750$76,021
Non Families$33,594$48,312

$51,875

Average Income

$58,750

Median Household Income

9.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)