River Bend Times

39.5 percent of Wheatland residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Wheatland population reached 531.

Out of 321 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	210	39.5
Employed	321	60.5
Employed in civilian labor force	321	60.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0