Wheatland County, Montana

The median household income in Wheatland County, Montana is $47,054, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wheatland County is $27,719, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $47,054.

Wheatland County's median household income of $47,054 is lower than the Montana state average of $62,295. The per capita income is $27,719, compared to the state average of $35,700.

The per capita income in Wheatland County, Montana is $27,719, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wheatland County's median household income of $47,054 is below the Montana average of $62,295. The per capita income of $27,719 is also lower than the state average of $35,700. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Wheatland County ranks #53 out of 56 counties in Montana by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $47,054 and per capita income of $27,719, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.