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.

Wheatfield, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

792

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%675

Hispanic/Latino

11%87

Two or More

3.2%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%3

Other

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%29

High School Diploma

39.1%205

Some College (<1 yr)

12%63

Some College (1+ yr)

20.6%108

Associate's Degree

4.2%22

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%55

Master's Degree

1.3%7

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,700

Median Renti

$788

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.9%266

Renter-Occupied

19.1%63

Total Units

358

Homeownership

80.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%24

$50K–$100K

1.1%3

$100K–$150K

19.2%51

$150K–$200K

22.9%61

$200K–$300K

31.2%83

$300K–$500K

14.3%38

$500K–$1M

1.1%3

$1M+

1.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%11

2010–2019

10.3%37

2000–2009

20.4%73

1990–1999

5.9%21

1980–1989

4.2%15

1970–1979

12%43

1960–1969

2.5%9

1950–1959

15.9%57

1940–1949

12.6%45

1939 or earlier

13.1%47

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.7%305

Electricity

6.4%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,375

Mean Household Incomei

$76,529

Per Capita Incomei

$31,226

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

405

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%19

$10K–$15K

4%13

$15K–$20K

6.1%20

$20K–$25K

4.3%14

$25K–$30K

1.2%4

$30K–$35K

2.1%7

$35K–$40K

1.2%4

$40K–$45K

0.9%3

$45K–$50K

11.2%37

$50K–$60K

6.1%20

$60K–$75K

9.1%30

$75K–$100K

22.8%75

$100K–$125K

11.9%39

$125K–$150K

3%10

$150K–$200K

6.7%22

$200K+

3.6%12

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 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

212.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

385

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

396

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured