Wheatland, Missouri facts for kids
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Wheatland, Missouri
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Location of Wheatland, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Hickory |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 277 |
| • Density | 237.16/sq mi (91.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65779
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-79090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397293 |
Wheatland is a city in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 277 people.
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History of Wheatland
Wheatland was officially planned and marked out in 1869. This process is called "platting." The town was likely named after the home of James Buchanan. He was the fifteenth President of the United States. His home was called Wheatland and was located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. President Buchanan passed away in 1868.
Geography of Wheatland
Wheatland is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 80 | — | |
| 1880 | 191 | 138.8% | |
| 1930 | 237 | — | |
| 1940 | 269 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 299 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 305 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 317 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 363 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 388 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 371 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 277 | −25.3% | |
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Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, 371 people lived in Wheatland. These people lived in 185 households. About 95 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Wheatland were White (94.1%). There were also small groups of African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 23.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 30.8% were married couples. Some households had a single female parent (14.1%) or a single male parent (6.5%). Nearly half of the households (48.6%) were not families. This means they might have been single people living alone.
The average household had 2.01 people. The average family had 2.67 people. The average age of people in Wheatland was 44.4 years old. About 19.4% of residents were under 18. About 21.3% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.1%).
Education in Wheatland
Students in Wheatland attend schools in the Wheatland R-II School District. Older students go to Wheatland High School.
Sports and Recreation
Wheatland is home to Lucas Oil Speedway. This is a large place for motorsports. It has a dirt track for racing cars. There is also an off-road track. Plus, it has a lake for motorboat racing.
Notable People
- Mike Parson is a well-known person from Wheatland. He was born in the city. Mike Parson is currently the Governor of Missouri. He also served as the Lieutenant Governor before becoming Governor.
See also
In Spanish: Wheatland (Misuri) para niños
