Wheatland, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wheatland, North Dakota had a total population of 70, the 271st largest community in North Dakota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Dakota.
Wheatland Quick Facts
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 | 38 | 70 | +84.2% |
How Wheatland Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wheatland Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | 12.9% | $281,900 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | 8.8% | $321,900 |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | 4.3% | $414,500 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | 7.1% | $278,400 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | 1.8% | $310,200 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | 1.2% | $475,600 |
| Kindred | 996 | $105,104 | 3.5% | $297,800 |
| Enderlin | 985 | $74,625 | 12.5% | $148,600 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | 1.3% | $321,100 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | 0.5% | $356,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 70 | $75,139 | $206,800 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| North River | 70 | $147,500 | $376,900 | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Tuttle | 70 | $45,156 | N/A | 4.8% | 18.6% |
| Woodworth | 69 | $101,250 | $59,000 | 30.2% | 2.9% |
| Dawson | 72 | N/A | $162,500 | 0.0% | 16.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 70, 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 North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 70. It ranks as the 271st most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wheatland is 69.1 years. This is 92% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wheatland. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wheatland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Wheatland was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wheatland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wheatland, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. 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, North Dakota?
Wheatland, North Dakota has a population of 70 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wheatland, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Wheatland — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wheatland, ND?
The ACS sample for Wheatland recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Wheatland, North Dakota?
Wheatland's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wheatland, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Wheatland — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Wheatland, North Dakota?
45.7% of adults (25+) in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.