Wheatland County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,056 | — | #3,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,489 | -34.1% | #2,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.2 years | +18.8% | #566 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,800 | -35.9% | #1,630 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $730 | -37.2% | #2,587 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | +82.7% | #2,903 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wheatland County has a population of 2,056, making it the #3,117 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wheatland County is $49,489, ranking #2,796 out of 3,222 counties — 34.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.0% and unemployment stands at 0.8%.
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The median home value in Wheatland County is $180,800 (-35.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $730/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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82.1% of residents in Wheatland County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.5% below the national rate.
About Wheatland County, Montana
Wheatland County, Montana has a total population of 2,056, making it the 3,117th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wheatland County is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wheatland County is $49,489, which ranks #2,796 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8%.
The median home value in Wheatland County is $180,800, 35.9% below the national median. Renters in Wheatland County pay a median gross rent of $730 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wheatland County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Wheatland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Wheatland County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.