Wheatland Town, Wyoming
As of the census of 2000, there were 3548 people, 1539 households, and 981 families residing in the town. The population density was 837.6 people per square mile (323.4/kmē), making its Wyoming's 50th most densely populated town. There were 1764 housing units at an average density of 416 per square mile (160.62/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median age was 42.9 years, the median age of male residents at 41.5 and the median age of female residents at 44.2. The racial makeup of the town was 96% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.68% American Indian, 0.34% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.79% from two or more races and 1.89% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $35208, it is the 103rd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The median income for a family in the town was $42623, making it the 92nd highest town by median family income in Wyoming. The per capita income for the town was $19069, it is the 71st highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The median income is $19965, The median income for males was $27118 versus $11016 for females.
In 2000, 775 pupils and students, of which 47.1% are male and 52.9% are female, 21.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.16% nursery or pri school, 3.61% kindergarten, 51.23% elementary school, 24.39% high school and 11.61% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3548 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3555 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3531 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3527 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3515 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3464 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3471 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3413 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3377 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3345 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3298 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 46 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 20 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 202 | 195 | 397 |
| High school | 109 | 80 | 189 |
| College or graduate school | 21 | 69 | 90 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland town, Wyoming | $35208 | $42623 | $19069 |
| Platte County, Wyoming | $33866 | $41449 | $17530 |
| Wyoming, United States | $37892 | $45685 | $19134 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |