82834 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 82834, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

82834 is a zip code in Johnson County, Wyoming, which covers Buffalo CCD and Kaycee, with a total population of 7,458 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 82834 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 82834.

The estimated population of people living in 82834 is 7,458, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 82834 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,458
+1.55%
-1.67%
2020
7,344
 -1.05% -
2019
7,422
 -0.87% -
2018
7,487
 -1.29% -
2017
7,585
 - -

Population of 82834 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 82834 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.2%
92.7%
 -3.78%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.6%
 -50.00%
Native
3.1%
2.7%
 +14.81%
Hispanic
3.4%
1.2%
 +183.33%
Asian
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.7%
 +47.06%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 82834 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 82834 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 82834 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 82834 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 -0.44% 45.1 -0.44% 46.8 +0.86%
2020 45.8 +0.22% 45.3 +0.44% 46.4 -0.22%
2019 45.7 -0.22% 45.1 -1.31% 46.5 +1.53%
2018 45.8 +1.1% 45.7 +3.63% 45.8 -2.76%
2017 45.3 - 44.1 - 47.1 -

The median age of the 82834 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 82834 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 436 -22.78% 381 +25.86% 343 482
10 to 19 556 -0.53% 384 -27.19% 535 287
20 to 29 359 +36.12% 299 +16.25% 467 350
30 to 39 384 +8.72% 338 +18.84% 407 400
40 to 49 589 -11.18% 475 -26.98% 499 351
50 to 59 565 -27.2% 524 -10.2% 421 422
60 to 69 523 +4.6% 601 +9.27% 543 652
70+ 571 +19.71% 600 +4.32% 673 626

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 82834 zip code is $56,882.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 82834.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,420.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,632.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 82834 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 82834, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 82834 is currently $72,871.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.53% of households in 82834 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 82834 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 82834 is $33,831.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 82834 by the total population of 82834.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 82834 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 82834 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 82834 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 82834 zip over the age of 16 is 6,056.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 82834 is 57.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 82834 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 245 45.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 447 57.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 370 100.00% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 208 89.90% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 993 81.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 853 92.40% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 446 78.70% 12.80%
60 to 64 years 618 59.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,170 22.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 706 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 82834. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,711 57.80% 1.70%
Black or African American 61 45.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 87 98.90% 55.80%
Asian 47 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 49 42.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 101 87.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 212 4.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,528 59.60% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 82834 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 82834 is 3,467, with median earnings of $35,893.00.

Women in 82834 are earning approximately 72.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,467 $35,893.00
Male 1,764 $47,333.00
Female 1,703 $34,247.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 82834 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 405 $31,942.00
Business and Financial 158 $47,574.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $102,778.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 167 $27,232.00
Community and Social Service 73 $33,795.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 209 $70,240.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $10,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 318 $86,786.00
Healthcare Support 91 $36,198.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $72,860.00
Food Preparation and Serving 120 $16,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 185 $21,745.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $20,625.00
Sales 358 $25,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 388 $34,091.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 215 $50,304.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $47,228.00
Production 191 $51,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $16,065.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 82834 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 82834.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 234 $30,893.00 171 $51,625.00
Business and Financial 46 $100,385.00 112 $33,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $102,778.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $59,808.00 107 $26,161.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00 38 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $82,688.00 135 $55,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $9,787.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $107,031.00 254 $86,012.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 91 $36,198.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $72,860.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $15,833.00 58 $32,879.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 138 $21,094.00 47 $24,583.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 60 $13,611.00
Sales 174 $41,000.00 184 $25,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $0.00 329 $34,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 177 $51,588.00 38 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $47,228.00 0 $0.00
Production 146 $52,131.00 45 $31,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $16,065.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,398 households in 82834, with an average household size of 2.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,996 families living in the 82834 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 82834:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,732 0 264 1,402
Average Household Size 2.88 0 3.42 1.05
Total Families 1,732 0 264 0
Average Household Size 2.87 0 3.24 0

Poverty

Of the 1,996 families living in 82834, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 82834:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,958 housing units in 82834.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,398 85.85%
Vacant 560 14.15%

21.05% of the total 3,958 housing units in 82834 are rental units. This is approximately 833 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,471 are occupied by the owner - or 62.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 82834 is $936.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 82834 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    497
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    200
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 82834 is $248,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 82834 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    232
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    85
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    316
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    859
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    634
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    177
  • $1,000,000 or more
    59

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 82834. The chart below shows the number of properties in 82834 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    476
  • 1940 to 1949
    372
  • 1950 to 1959
    224
  • 1960 to 1969
    150
  • 1970 to 1979
    400
  • 1980 to 1989
    662
  • 1990 to 1999
    564
  • 2000 to 2009
    822
  • 2010 to 2013
    288
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 82834 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    784
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,672
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    859

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 82834 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 82834 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 82834.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    300
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,008
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    647
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    318
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    86
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    245
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    77
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    85
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    91
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    148
  • 90 or more minutes
    82

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 82834 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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