Wheatland County, Montana
Wheatland County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,069.[1] Its county seat is Harlowton.[2] Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from Meagher and Sweet Grass counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county's area.
Wheatland County | |
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![]() Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Montana | |
![]() Montana's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 46°28′N 109°50′W | |
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Founded | February 22, 1917 |
Named for | wheat growing |
Seat | Harlowton |
Largest city | Harlowton |
Area | |
• Total | 1,428 sq mi (3,700 km2) |
• Land | 1,423 sq mi (3,690 km2) |
• Water | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,069 |
• Estimate (2022) | 2,032 ![]() |
• Density | 1.4/sq mi (0.56/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,428 square miles (3,700 km2), of which 1,423 square miles (3,690 km2) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km2) (0.4%) is water.[3]
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Judith Basin County - north
- Fergus County - north
- Golden Valley County - east
- Sweet Grass County - south
- Meagher County - west
National protected area
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 5,619 | — | |
1930 | 3,751 | −33.2% | |
1940 | 3,286 | −12.4% | |
1950 | 3,187 | −3.0% | |
1960 | 3,026 | −5.1% | |
1970 | 2,529 | −16.4% | |
1980 | 2,359 | −6.7% | |
1990 | 2,246 | −4.8% | |
2000 | 2,259 | 0.6% | |
2010 | 2,168 | −4.0% | |
2020 | 2,069 | −4.6% | |
2022 (est.) | 2,032 | [4] | −1.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1] |
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,069 people.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,168 people, 887 households, and 538 families in the county. The population density was 1.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.58/km2). There were 1,197 housing units at an average density of 0.8 per square mile (0.31/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.8% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 35.2% were American, 22.7% were German, 14.1% were English, 11.5% were Irish, and 6.6% were Norwegian.
Of the 887 households, 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.3% were non-families, and 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 44.9 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,321 and the median income for a family was $41,161. Males had a median income of $30,769 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,474. About 5.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 27.6% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Wheatland County voters have selected the Republican Party candidate in every national election since 1964 (as of 2020).
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 823 | 77.06% | 225 | 21.07% | 20 | 1.87% |
2016 | 702 | 74.21% | 179 | 18.92% | 65 | 6.87% |
2012 | 693 | 69.86% | 272 | 27.42% | 27 | 2.72% |
2008 | 657 | 66.84% | 289 | 29.40% | 37 | 3.76% |
2004 | 706 | 72.11% | 250 | 25.54% | 23 | 2.35% |
2000 | 708 | 70.87% | 243 | 24.32% | 48 | 4.80% |
1996 | 563 | 51.75% | 391 | 35.94% | 134 | 12.32% |
1992 | 478 | 41.57% | 384 | 33.39% | 288 | 25.04% |
1988 | 667 | 59.03% | 443 | 39.20% | 20 | 1.77% |
1984 | 753 | 64.19% | 407 | 34.70% | 13 | 1.11% |
1980 | 742 | 60.33% | 381 | 30.98% | 107 | 8.70% |
1976 | 755 | 57.20% | 535 | 40.53% | 30 | 2.27% |
1972 | 761 | 57.39% | 445 | 33.56% | 120 | 9.05% |
1968 | 673 | 51.77% | 525 | 40.38% | 102 | 7.85% |
1964 | 583 | 42.46% | 790 | 57.54% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 793 | 52.24% | 724 | 47.69% | 1 | 0.07% |
1956 | 932 | 61.72% | 578 | 38.28% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 1,026 | 63.85% | 572 | 35.59% | 9 | 0.56% |
1948 | 780 | 50.88% | 733 | 47.81% | 20 | 1.30% |
1944 | 767 | 50.59% | 733 | 48.35% | 16 | 1.06% |
1940 | 786 | 45.12% | 948 | 54.42% | 8 | 0.46% |
1936 | 602 | 36.29% | 1,037 | 62.51% | 20 | 1.21% |
1932 | 828 | 45.10% | 996 | 54.25% | 12 | 0.65% |
1928 | 1,207 | 68.81% | 542 | 30.90% | 5 | 0.29% |
1924 | 723 | 44.22% | 221 | 13.52% | 691 | 42.26% |
1920 | 1,250 | 68.79% | 520 | 28.62% | 47 | 2.59% |
See also
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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