Wheatland, CA Demographics

A map of Wheatland's Population by Race

Wheatland, California has an estimated population of 3,876, an increase from the 3,712 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 12.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wheatland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wheatland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wheatland, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wheatland is ranked the 715th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wheatland was ranked the 726th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wheatland's White Population

2,506 residents of Wheatland, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wheatland is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Wheatland ranks 724th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Wheatland's population has increased from 62.6% to 64.7%.

Wheatland is more White than neighboring Sheridan (55% White), Beale AFB (53.9% White), and Olivehurst (39.9% White). Wheatland is less White than neighboring Rio Oso (73.5% White), and Trowbridge (78.6% White).

Wheatland's Black Population

0 residents of Wheatland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wheatland is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Wheatland ranks 539th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wheatland's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Wheatland is less Black than neighboring Sheridan (4.1% Black), Beale AFB (16.2% Black), Rio Oso (1.6% Black), and Olivehurst (5.1% Black).

Wheatland's Asian Population

67 residents of Wheatland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wheatland is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Wheatland ranks 521st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Asian residents' share of Wheatland's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.7%.

Wheatland is more Asian than neighboring Sheridan (0% Asian), and Trowbridge (0% Asian). Wheatland is less Asian than neighboring Beale AFB (3.1% Asian), Rio Oso (10.3% Asian), and Olivehurst (8.9% Asian).

Wheatland's Hispanic Population

801 residents of Wheatland, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wheatland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wheatland ranks 808th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Wheatland's population has decreased from 22.5% to 20.7%.

Wheatland is more Hispanic than neighboring Beale AFB (11.5% Hispanic), Rio Oso (10.3% Hispanic), and Trowbridge (3.3% Hispanic). Wheatland is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheridan (40.8% Hispanic), and Olivehurst (41.1% Hispanic).

Wheatland's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Wheatland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wheatland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wheatland ranks 691st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wheatland's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Wheatland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), Rio Oso (0% Native American/Other), and Trowbridge (0% Native American/Other). Wheatland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olivehurst (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wheatland's Multiracial Population

489 residents of Wheatland, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wheatland is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wheatland ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheatland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wheatland's population has increased from 7.6% to 12.6%.

Wheatland is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheridan (0% Multiracial), Rio Oso (4.3% Multiracial), and Olivehurst (3.8% Multiracial). Wheatland is less Multiracial than neighboring Beale AFB (15.1% Multiracial), and Trowbridge (18.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.