Wheatland, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wheatland
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Location in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 22.93/sq mi (8.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-85180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393848 |
Wheatland is a small community in Cass County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, about 68 people lived in Wheatland. By 2020, the population had grown to 92 people.
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History of Wheatland
How Wheatland Got Its Name
Wheatland has had a post office since 1878. The community was named because of the large wheat fields nearby. The first people who settled here saw lots of wheat growing.
Geography of Wheatland
Where is Wheatland Located?
Wheatland is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Wheatland is land. It covers about 4.0 square miles (10.39 square kilometers). There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
People of Wheatland
Population and Homes
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| 2020 | 92 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 60 people living in Wheatland. These people lived in 22 different homes. Out of these homes, 17 were families. This means that about 15 people lived in each square mile (5.8 people per square kilometer).
There were 28 housing units in total. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live. All the people living in Wheatland at that time were White.
Families and Households
Many homes in Wheatland had children. About 45.5% of homes had kids under 18 years old living there. Most homes, 68.2%, were married couples living together.
Some homes, 13.6%, had a mother living with her children but no husband. About 18.2% of homes were not families. This means they might have been single people or roommates.
Age Groups in Wheatland
The people in Wheatland were of different ages. About 33.3% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows that many young people lived there.
About 8.3% were young adults, aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 21.7% of the population. The largest group, 28.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 8.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Wheatland was 36 years old.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a home in Wheatland was $37,083 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $55,625 per year.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income for each person in Wheatland was $16,084. At that time, no one in Wheatland was living below the poverty line. This means everyone had enough money to meet their basic needs.
See also
In Spanish: Wheatland (Dakota del Norte) para niños
