2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,049
Wheatland County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 2,049. The median household income is $47,054, 28% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.7%, median home value is $172,700, and 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
2,049
2023 estimate
Rank #3117 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,054
Household
Rank #2840 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$172,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1603 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2311 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% below Montana avg·28% below national avg
Poverty Rate
71% below Montana avg·58% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below Montana avg·10% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,719
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
31% below Montana avg·17% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Montana avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Montana avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
32% above Montana avg·33% above national avg
Housing Units
1,159
Households
865
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,301
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.3%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% below Montana avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Montana avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
4.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
24.8%
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