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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59752 in Wheatland, Montana, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 94% white. The current median income is $64,642, and the population is 4,347.
Wheatland has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% throughout the observed period, with minimal fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population increased slightly from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2016-2017 and 2019-2020, before returning to 2% in 2021-2022. The Asian population emerged in 2021 at 2% and decreased to 1% in 2022. The population of two or more races maintained a consistent presence, fluctuating between 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Wheatland has shown an overall upward trend. In 2013, it was $50,673, and in 2022, it reached $64,642. This represents a 27.6% increase over nine years. Notable increases occurred between 2013-2014 (12% increase) and 2020-2021 (8.2% increase). The population has also grown steadily, from 3,519 in 2013 to 4,347 in 2022, a 23.5% increase.
The economic growth appears to be occurring alongside the maintenance of the area's racial homogeneity. This suggests that the economic improvements have not significantly altered the demographic makeup of the community, possibly indicating that growth is primarily occurring within the existing white majority population.
Wheatland appears to be maintaining its demographic status quo. This is not uncommon for rural areas, especially in states like Montana, which historically have had less diverse populations.
The income growth in Wheatland outpaces the national average. For comparison, the U.S. median household income grew from $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 35% over eight years. Wheatland's growth of 27.6% over nine years is robust, though slightly behind the national rate.
The population growth of 23.5% over nine years is significant and well above the U.S. average, which typically hovers around 0.7-1% annually. This could indicate that Wheatland is an attractive area for new residents, possibly due to its economic opportunities or quality of life factors.
In conclusion, while Wheatland remains a "Low Diversity" community, it has experienced notable economic and population growth over the past decade. The stability in its racial composition alongside economic improvements suggests a community that is growing but not significantly diversifying, which may present both opportunities and challenges for future development and social cohesion.