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{{Short description|County in Montana, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Wheatland County
| county = Wheatland County
| state = Montana
| state = Montana
| seal =
| seal =
| founded = February 22, 1917
| founded date = February 22
| seat wl = Harlowton
| founded year = 1917
| largest city = Harlowton
| seat wl = Harlowton
| largest city wl = Harlowton
| area_total_sq_mi = 1428
| area_land_sq_mi = 1423
| area_total_sq_mi = 1428
| area_water_sq_mi = 5.0
| area_land_sq_mi = 1423
| area percentage = 0.4%
| area_water_sq_mi = 5.0
| area percentage = 0.4
| census estimate yr = 2017
| pop = 2,140
| population_as_of = 2020
| density_sq_mi = 1.5
| population_total = 2069
| web = http://www.harlowtonchamber.com/
| pop_est_as_of = 2022
| population_est = 2032 {{decrease}}
| ex image = Harlowton MT Wheatland County courthouse.jpg
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| ex image cap = Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
| district = At-large
| web = http://www.harlowtonchamber.com/
| time zone = Mountain
| ex image = Wheatland County Courthouse July 2020.jpg
| ex image cap = Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
| footnotes =  
| district = 2nd
| time zone = Mountain
| footnotes =
* Montana county number 44
* Montana county number 44
| named for = [[wheat]] growing
}}
}}

'''Wheatland County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the population was 2,168.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/30/30107.html|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=September 16, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Harlowton, Montana|Harlowton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
'''Wheatland County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 2,069.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/wheatlandcountymontana/PST045222 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Harlowton, Montana|Harlowton]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from [[Meagher County, Montana|Meagher]] and [[Sweet Grass County, Montana|Sweet Grass]] counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county's area.
Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from [[Meagher County, Montana|Meagher]] and [[Sweet Grass County, Montana|Sweet Grass]] counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county's area.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|US Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1428|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1423|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|5.0|sqmi}} (0.4%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 30, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205145322/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt|archivedate=December 5, 2014}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1428|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1423|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|5.0|sqmi}} (0.4%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205145322/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt |archive-date=December 5, 2014 |access-date=November 30, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>


===Major highways===
===Major highways===
*[[Image:US 12.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 12]]
* [[Image:US 12.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 12 in Montana|U.S. Highway 12]]
*[[Image:US 191.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 191]]
* [[Image:US 191.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 191#Montana|U.S. Highway 191]]
*[[Image:MT-3.svg|20px]] [[Montana Highway 3]]
* [[Image:MT-3.svg|20px]] [[Montana Highway 3]]


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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===National protected area===
===National protected area===
*[[Lewis and Clark National Forest]] (part)
* [[Lewis and Clark National Forest]] (part)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 2259
|2000= 2259
|2010= 2168
|2010= 2168
|2020= 2069
|estyear=2017
|estyear=2022
|estimate=2140
|estimate=2032
|estref=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=December 10, 2018}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=May 9, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref><br>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref><br>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2017<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=November 30, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790–1960,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=November 30, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt |access-date=November 30, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990–2000,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=November 30, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}
}}


===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 2,069 people living in the county.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
As of the [[2000 United States Census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> there were 2,259 people, 853 households, and 540 families in the county. The [[population density]] was 2 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 1,154 housing units at an average density of 0.8/square mile (0.3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.99% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.22% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 38.4% were of [[german people|German]], 11.6% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]], 7.5% [[english people|English]], 7.4% [[irish people|Irish]] and 6.5% [[united states|American]] ancestry. 87.4% spoke [[english language|English]] and 12.2% [[german language|German]] as their first language.

There were 853 households out of which 25.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.60% were non-families. 34.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.86.

The county population contained 26.80% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 22.00% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,492, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $14,185 versus $15,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $11,954. About 11.10% of families and 20.40% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 15.50% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 2,168&nbsp;people, 887&nbsp;households, and 538&nbsp;families in the county.<ref name=DC>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US30107|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|1.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,197 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.8|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US30107|accessdate=January 10, 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau]]}}</ref> 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.<ref name=DC/> In terms of ancestry, 35.2% were [[Americans|American]], 22.7% were [[Germans|German]], 14.1% were [[English people|English]], 11.5% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 6.6% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US30107|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 2,168 people, 887 households, and 538 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|1.5|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,197 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.8|/sqmi}}. 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 ancestry|American]], 22.7% were [[German Americans|German]], 14.1% were [[English Americans|English]], 11.5% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], and 6.6% were [[Norwegian Americans|Norwegian]].


Of the 887&nbsp;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.<ref name=DC/>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US30107|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>
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==
==Politics==
Wheatland County voters have selected the Republican Party candidate in every national election since 1964 (as of 2016).
Wheatland County voters have selected the Republican Party candidate in every national election since 1964 (as of 2020).
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{{PresRow|1992|Republican|478|384|288|Montana}}
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|667|443|20|Montana}}
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{{PresRow|1984|Republican|753|407|13|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2016|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|742|381|107|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''74.2%''' ''702''
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|755|535|30|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|18.9% ''179''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|761|445|120|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.9% ''65''
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|673|525|102|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|583|790|0|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|793|724|1|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.9%''' ''693''
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|932|578|0|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.4% ''272''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|1,026|572|9|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.7% ''27''
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|780|733|20|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|767|733|16|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|786|948|8|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''66.8%''' ''657''
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|602|1,037|20|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.4% ''289''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|828|996|12|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.8% ''37''
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|1,207|542|5|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|723|221|691|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresFoot|1920|Republican|1,250|520|47|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.1%''' ''706''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|25.5% ''250''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.4% ''23''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2000|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.9%''' ''708''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.3% ''243''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.8% ''48''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.8%''' ''563''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.9% ''391''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|12.3% ''134''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''41.6%''' ''478''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.4% ''384''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|25.1% ''288''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.0%''' ''667''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.2% ''443''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''20''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.2%''' ''753''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.7% ''407''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.1% ''13''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.3%''' ''742''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.0% ''381''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|8.7% ''107''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.2%''' ''755''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.5% ''535''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''30''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.4%''' ''761''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.6% ''445''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.1% ''120''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.8%''' ''673''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.4% ''525''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''102''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.5% ''583''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.5%''' ''790''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.2%''' ''793''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.7% ''724''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''1''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1956|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.7%''' ''932''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.3% ''578''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1952|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.9%''' ''1,026''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.6% ''572''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''9''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1948|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.9%''' ''780''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.8% ''733''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''20''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1944|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.6%''' ''767''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.4% ''733''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.1% ''16''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1940|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.1% ''786''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.4%''' ''948''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''8''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1936|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.3% ''602''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''62.5%''' ''1,037''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''20''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1932|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.1% ''828''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.3%''' ''996''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''12''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1928|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.8%''' ''1,207''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.9% ''542''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''5''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1924|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''44.2%''' ''723''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|13.5% ''221''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|42.3% ''691''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1920|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.8%''' ''1,250''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.6% ''520''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''47''
|}
{{Hidden end}}


==Communities==
==Communities==
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* [[Judith Gap, Montana|Judith Gap]]
* [[Judith Gap, Montana|Judith Gap]]


===Census-designated place===
===Census-designated places===
* [[Duncan Ranch Colony, Montana|Duncan Ranch Colony]]
* [[Martinsdale Colony, Montana|Martinsdale Colony]]
* [[Shawmut, Montana|Shawmut]]
* [[Shawmut, Montana|Shawmut]]
* [[Springwater Colony, Montana|Springwater Colony]]
* [[Twodot, Montana|Twodot]]


===Unincorporated communities===
===Other unincorporated communities===
* Hedgesville<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hedgesville,+MT+59078/@46.4530578,-109.5088369,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5346f46960720841:0xb22b11c8a4af0645!8m2!3d46.4566262!4d-109.5026794 ''Hedgesville MT'' Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)]</ref>
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* Duncan Ranch Colony<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Duncan+Ranch+Colony,+MT+59085/@46.4443972,-110.032552,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x534682bb7de2064b:0xdd31c9e1bb1fab3e!8m2!3d46.444398!4d-110.0237972 ''Duncan Ranch Colony MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
* Living Springs<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Living+Springs,+MT+59453/@46.5921821,-109.5450454,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5346ee8c83ed65eb:0x264c72d444eecf7c!8m2!3d46.592183!4d-109.5362907 ''Living Springs MT'' Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)]</ref>
* Hedgesville<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hedgesville,+MT+59078/@46.4530578,-109.5088369,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5346f46960720841:0xb22b11c8a4af0645!8m2!3d46.4566262!4d-109.5026794 ''Hedgesville MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
* Living Springs<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Living+Springs,+MT+59453/@46.5921821,-109.5450454,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5346ee8c83ed65eb:0x264c72d444eecf7c!8m2!3d46.592183!4d-109.5362907 ''Living Springs MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
* Martinsdale Colony<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Martinsdale+Colony,+MT+59053/@46.4292725,-110.2436033,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5344249b5b941741:0x174a95c0934a0844!8m2!3d46.4893931!4d-110.2674107 ''Martinsdale Colony MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
* Springwater Colony<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Springwater+Colony,+MT+59036/@46.4594009,-109.7650483,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x53468efd1c5f5829:0x172efe72dcc8dff2!8m2!3d46.4594018!4d-109.7562935 ''Springwater Colony MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
* [[Two Dot, Montana|Twodot or Two Dot]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Twodot,+MT+59085/@46.4243962,-110.0817188,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x53469b565dfe8239:0xbfdb96c3333b0ff3!2sWheatland+County,+MT!3b1!8m2!3d46.4922893!4d-109.8418592!3m4!1s0x5344285b6a08e10b:0xd057e229b631a81b!8m2!3d46.4243987!4d-110.0729656 ''Twodot MT'' Google Maps (accessed 7 January 2019)]</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of cemeteries in Wheatland County, Montana]]
* [[List of lakes in Wheatland County, Montana]]
* [[List of lakes in Wheatland County, Montana]]
* [[List of mountains in Wheatland County, Montana]]
* [[List of mountains in Wheatland County, Montana]]
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==References==
==References==
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{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Wheatland County, Montana
|Centre = Wheatland County, Montana
|North = [[Judith Basin County, Montana|Judith Basin County]] and [[Fergus County, Montana|Fergus County]]
|North = [[Judith Basin County, Montana|Judith Basin County]] and [[Fergus County, Montana|Fergus County]]
|East = [[Golden Valley County, Montana|Golden Valley County]]
|East = [[Golden Valley County, Montana|Golden Valley County]]
|South = [[Sweet Grass County, Montana|Sweet Grass County]]
|South = [[Sweet Grass County, Montana|Sweet Grass County]]
|West = [[Meagher County, Montana|Meagher County]]
|West = [[Meagher County, Montana|Meagher County]]
}}
}}


{{Wheatland County, Montana}}
{{Wheatland County, Montana}}
{{Montana}}
{{Montana}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Wheatland County, Montana| ]]
[[Category:Wheatland County, Montana| ]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 3 December 2024

Wheatland County
County
Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
Map of Montana highlighting Wheatland County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°28′N 109°50′W / 46.47°N 109.84°W / 46.47; -109.84
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedFebruary 22, 1917
Named forwheat growing
SeatHarlowton
Largest cityHarlowton
Area
 • Total
1,428 sq mi (3,700 km2)
 • Land1,423 sq mi (3,690 km2)
 • Water5.0 sq mi (13 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,069
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,032 Decrease
 • Density1.4/sq mi (0.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.harlowtonchamber.com
  • Montana county number 44

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.

Geography

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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

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Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19205,619—
19303,751−33.2%
19403,286−12.4%
19503,187−3.0%
19603,026−5.1%
19702,529−16.4%
19802,359−6.7%
19902,246−4.8%
20002,2590.6%
20102,168−4.0%
20202,069−4.6%
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

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As of the 2020 census, there were 2,069 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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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

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Wheatland County voters have selected the Republican Party candidate in every national election since 1964 (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for Wheatland County, Montana[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 843 77.62% 209 19.24% 34 3.13%
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%

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  10. ^ Hedgesville MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  11. ^ Living Springs MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)

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