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Wheatland County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Harlowton

Wheatland County's estimated 2025 population is 2,095 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wheatland County is the 45th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 2,156 and has seen a growth of -2.83% since that time.

2,095
Total Population
1
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank (State)
19 0.92%
Annual Population Growth

Wheatland County Population

Wheatland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wheatland County includes 95.66% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,96095.66%
Native American442.15%
Black or African American271.32%
Two or more races180.88%

Wheatland County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wheatland County's average per capita income is $36,333. Household income levels show a median of $47,054. The poverty rate stands at 23.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$62,321$75,160
Married Families$61,875-
Households$47,054$61,451
Non Families$21,250$32,496

$36,333

Average Income

$47,054

Median Household Income

23.68%

Poverty Rate