Wheatland County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,038, reflecting a -0.49% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wheatland County is the 45th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 2,156 and has grown -5.47% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.2 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 49 years
There are 1,611 adults, (596 of whom are seniors) in Wheatland County.
Female: 1,082 (52.6%)
Male: 974 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Wheatland County includes 95.67% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,967 | 95.67% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.34% |
Wheatland County 's average per capita income is $33,900. Household income levels show a median of $49,489. The poverty rate stands at 23.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,995 | - |
| Families | $62,630 | $76,988 |
| Households | $49,489 | $65,328 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $40,511 |
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