Wheatland, Wyoming
Wheatland: Town in Wyoming, United States
About
Wheatland is a town located in the county of Platte in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,627 and a population density of 342 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,522 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wheatland
| Population : | 3,522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Platte County |
| Postal code : | 82201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 10.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,751 feet / 1448 meters |
| Capital city : | Wheatland is capital of Platte County |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:01:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 332 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheatland is located at 42°3'15"N 104°57'11"W (42.0540700, -104.9529500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheatland decreased by 2.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,620 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,626 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,622 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,642 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,645 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,587 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,549 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,527 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,462 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,522 | 1.7% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,051 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,172 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,083 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,172 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 392 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,921 |
Wheatland zip code is 82201.
County name: Platte, County
fips: 56031
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,921 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $188,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,128 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $302 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $688 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 58 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,760 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,859 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,142 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 29,909 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,870 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,565 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,247 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 185 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,514 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 54,497 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 499 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 575 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 521 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 514 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5,175.12 |
Other Places in Wheatland
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People born in Wheatland (9)
People born in Wheatland, including politician Jim Geringer, politician Dennis Utter, general Benjamin N. Bellis, .
List
- Corey Bramlet (American football quarterback) he was born in 17/01/1983
- Harold Hellbaum (American politician) he was born in 26/09/1926
- Warren G. Brown (American rodeo performer) he was born in 18/01/1921
- Dennis Tippets (American politician) he was born in 30/12/1938
- Dale W. Bohmont (agricultural scientist) he was born in 07/06/1922
- Clyde Vermilyea he was born in 19/02/1937
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wheatland, WY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
| DGS | Douglas, Wyoming | 628 East Richards St. | BUS |
| CHY | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 222 Deming Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Wheatland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Post Office | Wheatland (WY) | 82201 |
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- Wheatland , Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 582 people.
- Wheatland , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 577 people.
- Wheatland , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 469 people.
- Wheatland , Michigan township in Hillsdale County, Michigan with a population of 458 people.
- Wheatland , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 373 people.
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Other cities in Platte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Platte County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | 1,143 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America |
| Glendo | 208 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States |
| Chugwater | 203 | Town of the United States |
| Hartville | 60 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wheatland distances to largest Wyoming cities
