Wheatland County, Montana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wheatland County, Montana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wheatland County, Montana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wheatland County, Montana. The estimated population of Wheatland County, Montana is 2,082 people, with a median age of 48.6.

We can look at the total population in Wheatland County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,082
 -2.62% -1.23%
2020
2,138
 -0.19% -
2019
2,142
 -0.33% -
2018
2,149
+1.94%
-
2017
2,108
 - -

Population of Wheatland County, Montana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.4%
94.4%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
1.3%
 -53.85%
Hispanic
2%
2.8%
 -28.57%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.5%
 +33.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wheatland County, Montana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.6 +3.62% 48.3 +3.43% 49 +4.26%
2020 46.9 +14.11% 46.7 +17.34% 47 +8.8%
2019 41.1 +1.73% 39.8 -0.25% 43.2 +5.62%
2018 40.4 +2.54% 39.9 +0.25% 40.9 +7.35%
2017 39.4 - 39.8 - 38.1 -

The median age of Wheatland County, Montana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 192 -32.8% 135 -45.76% 131 77
10 to 19 124 +7.56% 153 3.36% 132 138
20 to 29 96 -96.63% 114 -24.51% 25 83
30 to 39 139 -28.15% 140 +27.81% 103 180
40 to 49 143 -18.46% 72 +55.24% 112 115
50 to 59 115 -3.05% 148 -28.51% 102 109
60 to 69 150 +16.3% 134 +49.78% 174 208
70+ 125 +32.02% 128 +67.64% 162 231

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wheatland County, Montana is $38,893.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wheatland County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,281.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wheatland County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wheatland County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wheatland County, Montana is currently $54,174.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.03% of households in Wheatland County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wheatland County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wheatland County is $23,428.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wheatland County by the total population of Wheatland County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wheatland County, Montana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wheatland County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wheatland County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wheatland County over the age of 16 is 1,720.

Of those people, a total of 44.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wheatland County is 43.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 116 10.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 49 77.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 59 61.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 125 72.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 242 52.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 294 78.20% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 60 81.70% 22.40%
60 to 64 years 166 57.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 350 24.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 259 1.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wheatland County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,685 44.30% 1.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 26.30% 0.00%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 5 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 25 68.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,667 43.70% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wheatland County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wheatland County is 755, with median earnings of $32,485.00.

Women in Wheatland County, Montana earning approximately 94.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 755 $32,485.00
Male 337 $33,565.00
Female 418 $31,833.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 203 $34,375.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $24,821.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $48,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $19,375.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $14,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $18,021.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 42 $53,056.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $42,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $33,313.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $31,734.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $102,083.00
Production 21 $40,469.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $31,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 89 $45,625.00 114 $33,611.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $67,500.00 20 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 17 $19,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $40,000.00 22 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $18,438.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 10 $0.00 32 $4,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 1 $0.00 100 $43,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $33,313.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $31,935.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $102,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 14 $41,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $37,639.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 839 households in Wheatland County, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 586 families in Wheatland County with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 499 30 57 253
Average Household Size 2.91 4.27 3.4 1.1
Total Families 499 30 57 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.33 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 586 families in Wheatland County, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wheatland County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,187 housing units in Wheatland County, Montana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 839 70.68%
Vacant 348 29.32%

9.18% of the total 1,187 housing units in Wheatland County are rental units. This is approximately 109 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 635 are occupied by the owner - or 53.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wheatland County is $711.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wheatland County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    95
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    90
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wheatland County is $124,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wheatland County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    77
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    161
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    103
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    125
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    59
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wheatland County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wheatland County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    419
  • 1940 to 1949
    79
  • 1950 to 1959
    101
  • 1960 to 1969
    74
  • 1970 to 1979
    181
  • 1980 to 1989
    89
  • 1990 to 1999
    73
  • 2000 to 2009
    164
  • 2010 to 2013
    7
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wheatland County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    43
  • 1 vehicle available
    158
  • 2 vehicles available
    223
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    415

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wheatland County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wheatland County that commute to work in a particular way.

13.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wheatland County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    118
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    217
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    95
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    20
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    47
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    11
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    24
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wheatland County, Montana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wheatland County, Montana

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