Wheatland, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Wheatland, Indiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wheatland, Indiana had a total population of 349, the 583rd largest town in Indiana, with a median household income of $42,344, which is 41% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 41% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 3.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Wheatland Quick Facts

Population 349

Median Household Income $42,344

Median Home Value $83,300

Poverty Rate 14.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 44.8 years

Homeownership Rate 67.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.3%

High School Graduation Rate 85.1%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 349 583rd of 967

Median Income $42,344 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 14.9% 20% higher than national

Median Home Value $83,300 bottom 10%

How Wheatland Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	352	349	-0.9%
Median household income	$47,500	$42,344	-10.9%
Median home value	$58,600	$83,300	+42.2%

How Wheatland Compares

Median Household Income

Wheatland

$42,344

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wheatland

$83,300

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 31.5%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 13.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.7%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

7.3%

$30K-$35K

13.3%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $824/mo 23.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.1%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

28.6%

55-74

28.9%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Wheatland Rankings in Indiana

#583 Population of 967

#741 Median Income of 796

#815 Education of 966

#752 Home Value of 818

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Other Cities in Knox County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vincennes	16,586	$53,637	19.6%	$111,600
Bicknell	3,017	$52,188	14.2%	$66,300
Oaktown	860	$38,333	3.6%	$65,200
Freelandville	807	$70,236	12.8%	$92,000
Monroe City	767	$56,094	28.7%	$144,800
Bruceville	446	$55,000	12.1%	$92,700
Sandborn	339	$61,125	6.2%	$94,400
Edwardsport	337	$51,667	15.2%	$58,800
Decker	174	N/A	12.1%	$34,700
Ragsdale	88	$27,708	77.3%	$63,900

Cities Similar to Wheatland

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wolflake	353	N/A	$105,900	0.0%	0.0%
Manchester	343	N/A	$149,100	0.0%	18.9%
Grammer	336	N/A	N/A	44.1%	5.1%
Center Point	377	N/A	$94,800	21.5%	11.7%
Fair Oaks	323	N/A	N/A	0.0%	14.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 349, Wheatland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wheatland is a small community located in Indiana, within Knox County. The total population is 349. It ranks as the 583rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wheatland is 44.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wheatland is $42,344. This is 41% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $83,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Wheatland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wheatland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wheatland, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wheatland, Indiana?

Wheatland, Indiana has a population of 349 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Wheatland, IN?

The median household income in Wheatland is $42,344, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, IN?

The poverty rate in Wheatland is 14.9%. This means approximately 52 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Wheatland, Indiana?

Wheatland's population is 96.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Wheatland, IN?

The median home value in Wheatland is $83,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Wheatland, Indiana?

3.3% of adults (25+) in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.