Town · Wyoming
Wheatland, Wyoming
Wheatland, town, in Platte County, Wyoming. Wheatland had 3,516 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,588 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,550 (±19). GEOID 5683040.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,516
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,588 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,550 ±19
Median household income
$58,750
±$6,616 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$259,200
±$25,175 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$741
±$160 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
Where is Wheatland and what county is it in?
Wheatland is a town in Platte County, Wyoming. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 873 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wheatland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,516 people lived in Wheatland on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020 Census counted 3,588 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,550 (±19).
| Measure | Wheatland | Platte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,550 ±19 | 8,612 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,564 ±209 | 3,848 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.29 | 2.21 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,859 ±180 | 4,688 | no clear change |
Wheatland's population since 2000
From 3,548 in 2000 to 3,516 in 2025: down 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wheatland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wheatland?
The median resident of Wheatland is 39.8 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.9%.
| Measure | Wheatland | Platte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±4.6 | 47.0 | −9.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±5.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±4.8 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Male | 53.2% ±3.5 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.9% ±5.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.1% ±7.0 pts | 85.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±5.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.7% ±9.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±5.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.7% ±9.0 pts | 21.5% | +18.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±5.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±5.3 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±4.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±5.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wheatland earn?
Half of Wheatland's 1,564 households earn less than $58,750 a year (±$6,616), against $67,718 in Platte County and $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $73,917 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wheatland | Platte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,750 ±$6,616 | $67,718 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,021 ±$11,893 | $85,724 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,915 ±$5,077 | $39,225 | −$18,921 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±5.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.4 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.0% ±7.7 pts | 80.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wheatland?
Owners occupy 62.1% of Wheatland's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,200 by its owner (±$25,175). The median renter pays $741 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wheatland | Platte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,200 ±$25,175 | $297,900 | +$48,997 |
| Median gross rent | $741 ±$160 | $781 | −$244 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±25.5 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382 ±$189 | $1,791 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1% ±11.5 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.9% ±11.5 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,859 ±180 | 4,688 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±10.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.4% ±9.5 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.8% ±9.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±5.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.3% ±5.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±3.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wheatland building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Wheatland in 2025 (4 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 7 of 12 months), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Wyoming.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wheatland work and get to work?
82.7% of Wheatland's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 9.3 minutes.
| Measure | Wheatland | Platte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±7.5 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±6.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7% ±9.2 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±6.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.0% ±4.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 9.3 min ±2.6 | 15.8 min | −8.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wheatland?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wheatland, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9594.01Platte County | 4,563 | $64,792 |
| Tract 9594.02Platte County | 1,642 | $68,432 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wheatland) · Census block assignment files
How does Wheatland compare with other places in Wyoming?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wheatland is the 5,861st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 99 in Wyoming.
Wheatland ranks 45th of 54 places in Wyoming with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 42 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 56 |
| Median household income | 45th | 54 |
| Per capita income | 35th | 56 |
| Median home value | 31st | 53 |
| Median gross rent | 40th | 48 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th | 54 |
| Median age | 24th | 56 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45th | 55 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 56 |
Wheatland's figures with every place in Wyoming (CSV)
Every place in Wyoming, sortable · Compare Wheatland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wheatland?
21 of the 57 figures for Wheatland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wheatland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wheatland.