Wheatland, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wheatland, Indiana
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Wheatland post office
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Location of Wheatland in Knox County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Steen |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 951.22/sq mi (367.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47597
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-83564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397739 |
Wheatland is a small town located in Knox County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Steen Township. In 2020, about 390 people lived there.
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Town History
Wheatland was first planned and settled in 1858. The town got its name because a lot of wheat was grown in the area around it.
Geography of Wheatland
Wheatland covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wheatland has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 220 | — | |
| 1930 | 806 | — | |
| 1940 | 713 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 735 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 614 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 562 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 532 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 439 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 504 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 480 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −18.7% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the town of Wheatland had 480 people living in 191 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 132 were families.
The town had about 1,170 people per square mile. There were 220 homes or housing units.
Most of the people in Wheatland were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.2%) or Native American (0.2%). About 1.7% of the population identified as being from two or more races. About 2.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households (41.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (48.7%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head (12.6%) or a male head (7.9%) without a spouse. About 30.9% of households were not families.
More than a quarter (26.7%) of all households had only one person living there. About 11.6% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.51 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Wheatland was 36 years old.
- About 27.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.6% of the population was male, and 50.4% was female.
Famous People from Wheatland
James D. Williams, who was the fourteenth governor of Indiana, once lived in Wheatland.
See also
In Spanish: Wheatland (Indiana) para niños
