Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wheatland, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,876

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.7%2,506

Hispanic/Latino

20.7%801

Two or More

12.6%489

Asian

1.7%67

Other

0.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%112

High School Diploma

23.7%613

Some College (<1 yr)

13%337

Some College (1+ yr)

20.2%524

Associate's Degree

9.4%244

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%385

Master's Degree

5.3%137

Professional Degree

0.7%19

Doctorate

0.7%19

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$429,200

Median Renti

$1,264

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%883

Renter-Occupied

36.5%507

Total Units

1,399

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%34

$50K–$100K

6.5%57

$150K–$200K

1%9

$200K–$300K

6.9%61

$300K–$500K

57.8%510

$500K–$1M

24%212

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

125

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%28

2010–2019

8.6%121

2000–2009

35.1%491

1990–1999

10.6%148

1980–1989

7.1%100

1970–1979

15.7%220

1960–1969

7.6%106

1950–1959

8.6%120

1939 or earlier

4.6%65

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64%890

Electricity

31.9%444

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%29

Wood

1%14

No Fuel

0.9%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,452

Mean Household Incomei

$111,606

Per Capita Incomei

$43,800

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

1,667

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%86

$10K–$15K

4.5%63

$15K–$20K

0.9%13

$20K–$25K

4.9%68

$25K–$30K

0.4%6

$30K–$35K

7.1%98

$35K–$40K

4.4%61

$45K–$50K

5%69

$50K–$60K

2.5%35

$60K–$75K

11.9%165

$75K–$100K

13.2%184

$100K–$125K

16.6%231

$125K–$150K

4.3%60

$150K–$200K

8%111

$200K+

10.1%140

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2105.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,532

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,559

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

531(19.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured