Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wheatland, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

247

Median Agei

56.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%230

Two or More

6.9%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.4%27

High School Diploma

32.6%61

Some College (<1 yr)

8%15

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%26

Associate's Degree

7%13

Bachelor's Degree

3.7%7

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$179,700

Median Renti

$542

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.5%42

Renter-Occupied

62.5%70

Total Units

183

Homeownership

37.5%

Vacancy Rate

38.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

19%8

$50K–$100K

16.7%7

$100K–$150K

7.1%3

$150K–$200K

38.1%16

$200K–$300K

19%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%2

2000–2009

1.6%3

1990–1999

5.5%10

1980–1989

12.6%23

1970–1979

23%42

1960–1969

30.6%56

1950–1959

10.4%19

1940–1949

3.3%6

1939 or earlier

12%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.2%63

Bottled/LP Gas

23.2%26

Other

13.4%15

Wood

7.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$18,750

Mean Household Incomei

$30,219

Per Capita Incomei

$17,546

Poverty Ratei

36.4%

Unemploymenti

13.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

25%28

$15K–$20K

31.2%35

$20K–$25K

6.2%7

$25K–$30K

3.6%4

$30K–$35K

9.8%11

$35K–$40K

4.5%5

$40K–$45K

1.8%2

$50K–$60K

1.8%2

$60K–$75K

6.2%7

$75K–$100K

9.8%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured