Wheatland County | |
|---|---|
 Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Montana | |
 Montana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 46°28′N 109°50′W / 46.47°N 109.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| Founded | February 22, 1917 |
| Named for | wheat growing |
| Seat | Harlowton |
| Largest city | Harlowton |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,428 sq mi (3,700 km2) |
| • Land | 1,423 sq mi (3,690 km2) |
| • Water | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,069 |
• Estimate (2022) | 2,032  |
| • Density | 1.4/sq mi (0.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
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Wheatland County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,069.[1] Its county seat is Harlowton.[2] Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from Meagher and Sweet Grass counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county's area.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.