Wheaton, Missouri
Wheaton: city in Barry County, Missouri
About
Wheaton is a city located in the county of Barry in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 696 and a population density of 529 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 685 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wheaton
| Population | 685 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Barry County |
| Postal code | 64874 |
| Phone Area Codes | 417 |
| Area | 1.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7629,-94.0560 |
| Altitude | 1,381 feet / 421 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:28:48 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 520 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Barry County Missouri Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wheaton Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Wheaton is located at 36°45'46"N 94°3'22"W (36.7628500, -94.0560400).
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Weather
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
13 to 21 mph S
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Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wheaton decreased by 1.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 696 | - | census |
| 2011 | 692 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 690 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 687 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 687 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 684 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 682 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 689 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 687 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 688 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 685 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,207 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,881 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,650 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,874 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 87.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,255 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
Wheaton zip code is 64874.
County name: Barry, County
fips: 29009
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $279,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,839 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $599 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,218 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,563 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.83 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,120 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,059 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 110,700 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,938 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $104,743 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,680 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,807 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 965 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 573 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,502 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,508 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 658.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 33.22 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wheaton, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177135 | Crowder College | Neosho (MO) | 64850 |
Closest post offices linked to Wheaton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Post Office | Wheaton (MO) | 64874 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wheaton, Illinois The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. with a population of 52,451 people.
- Wheaton, Minnesota human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,269 people.
- Wheaton, Kansas city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas with a population of 116 people.
Other cities in Barry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barry County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cassville | 3,220 | City in Barry County, Missouri |
| Shell Knob | 1,379 | Census designated place |
| Purdy | 1,131 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Seligman | 835 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Exeter | 770 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Butterfield | 470 | Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Washburn | 432 | City in Missouri |
| Emerald Beach | 244 | Human settlement in Missouri |
| Oak Ridge | 231 | Village in Apple Creek Township in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 127 | Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Arrow Point | 87 | Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America |