Wheatland County, Montana
Wheatland County: County in Montana, United States
About
Wheatland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,168 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,157 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harlowton. The county was created 108 years ago in 1917.

Quick Facts about Wheatland County
Population : | 2,157 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Montana (United States) |
Area : | 3699 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
Named for : | wheat |
Altitude : | 4,298 feet / 1310 meters |
Capital : | Harlowton |
Establishment : | February 02, 1917 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 2/23/2025 - 3:22:23 AM |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.51% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Wheatland County is located at 46°27'59"N 109°50'40"W (46.4663400, -109.8444000). It has 3 neighbors: Judith Basin County, Meagher County and Sweet Grass County.
Wheatland County map
The largest city of Wheatland County is Harlowton with a population of 998. Other cities include and Judith Gap population 127. See all Wheatland County cities & populated places.
Wheatland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wheatland County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Harlowton | 998 | City in Montana |
Judith Gap | 127 | City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wheatland County
Wheatland County has 3 neighbours.
- Judith Basin County county in Montana, United States
- Meagher County county in Montana, United States
- Sweet Grass County county in Montana, United States
- Harlowton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheatland County decreased by 0.51% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,168 | - | census |
2011 | 2,132 | -1.69% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,091 | -1.96% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,123 | 1.51% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,090 | -1.58% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,111 | 0.99% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,130 | 0.89% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,161 | 1.43% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,184 | 1.05% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,126 | -2.73% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,157 | 1.44% | estimation process |
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |