Demographics & People — Wheatland, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 921 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
| Median Age | 32.2 |
| Total Households | 346 |
| Family Households | 234 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1234 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 859 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 435 |
| German | 237 |
| Irish | 90 |
| Other groups | 85 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 43 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| American | 42 |
| Polish | 20 |
| English | 14 |
| Norwegian | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 886 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 892 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 46 |
| Population 18+ | 521 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wheatland, Iowa.