Population 2,056 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wheatland County
Household size in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Wheatland County is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Wheatland County has smaller households than the great majority of Montana counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Wheatland County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 49.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wheatland County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wheatland County
Renters in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.5% of households in Wheatland County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 65.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wheatland County: 23.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
Wheatland County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Few Montana counties have older homes: only three of 56.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $459 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $532 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $849 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wheatland County costs $849 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wheatland County
Bachelor's degrees in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wheatland County: 23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Wheatland County has a lower share of college graduates than most Montana counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wheatland County is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Montana.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wheatland County
| Period | Wheatland County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wheatland County has been strong: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Wheatland County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Montana counties. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wheatland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland County | 2.18 | 43.9 | 7.5% | 24.5% | 23.9% | 1959 | $849 | 23.3% | 93.6% | 0.8% |
| Meagher County | 2.15 | 53.5 | 0.8% | 24.6% | 36.3% | 1974 | $1,244 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 0.3% |
| Musselshell County | 2.37 | 49.9 | 5.8% | 14.9% | 19.1% | 1971 | $1,481 | 21.9% | 89.4% | 8.3% |
| Powell County | 2.24 | 45.9 | 5.6% | 27.5% | 16.5% | 1965 | $840 | 20.0% | 93.6% | 2.5% |
| Granite County | 2.25 | 52.4 | 6.0% | 22.1% | 36.5% | 1981 | $678 | 33.6% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Custer County | 2.32 | 43.8 | 8.8% | 30.1% | 14.2% | 1963 | $837 | 27.5% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| Ravalli County | 2.56 | 48.6 | 6.0% | 20.6% | 12.3% | 1988 | $1,131 | 29.0% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
| Fallon County | 2.35 | 37.0 | 6.7% | 30.6% | 20.7% | 1982 | $806 | 17.5% | 99.6% | 0.0% |
| Clearwater County | 2.31 | 51.4 | 7.2% | 17.1% | 18.0% | 1977 | $897 | 17.1% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| Slope County | 2.05 | 54.1 | 5.9% | 19.3% | 18.0% | 1961 | $525 | 29.3% | 93.0% | 2.7% |
| Nez Perce County | 2.45 | 42.2 | 13.1% | 29.6% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,070 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Tripp County, SD · Clark County, SD · Clinton County, KY · Cloud County, KS · Todd County, SD · Toole County, MT · Towner County, ND · Traill County, ND · Traverse County, MN · Treasure County, MT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wheatland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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