Big Horn County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

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

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 Big Horn County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Big Horn County, Wyoming is 11,671 people, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look at the total population in Big Horn County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,671
 -1.17% -2.09%
2020
11,809
 -0.61% -
2019
11,882
 -0.16% -
2018
11,901
 -0.16% -
2017
11,920
 - -

Population of Big Horn County, Wyoming by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.7%
88.2%
 -1.70%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Native
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hispanic
9.4%
8.8%
 +6.82%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1%
 +90.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Big Horn County, Wyoming by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -0.25% 40.2 +1.01% 41.4 -1.19%
2020 40.8 -1.92% 39.8 -3.16% 41.9 +0.24%
2019 41.6 +0.73% 41.1 +1.23% 41.8 +0.24%
2018 41.3 +0.24% 40.6 -1.46% 41.7 +1.21%
2017 41.2 - 41.2 - 41.2 -

The median age of Big Horn County, Wyoming 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, 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 9 776 +10.37% 803 -18.33% 846 663
10 to 19 907 -5.2% 845 +10.55% 850 929
20 to 29 623 -11.14% 555 -7.56% 555 509
30 to 39 634 +11.39% 652 -0.37% 698 645
40 to 49 718 -4.86% 640 -6.58% 677 597
50 to 59 742 +3.45% 758 +3.79% 765 784
60 to 69 712 +3.71% 814 -16.82% 735 678
70+ 903 -8.1% 838 +8.91% 829 911

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Big Horn County, Wyoming is $56,059.00.

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 Big Horn County.

  • Under 25
    $44,844.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,717.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,468.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Big Horn County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Big Horn County, 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 Big Horn County, Wyoming is currently $68,561.00.

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.

2.51% of households in Big Horn County 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 Big Horn County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Big Horn County is $26,772.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Big Horn County, Wyoming, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Big Horn County 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
    10.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.08%

Employment

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

The total population of Big Horn County over the age of 16 is 9,068.

Of those people, a total of 57.80% 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 Big Horn County is 53.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 685 53.60% 15.80%
20 to 24 years 479 88.70% 38.10%
25 to 29 years 585 78.10% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 651 79.00% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 1,334 83.40% 8.60%
45 to 54 years 1,290 75.10% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 891 66.30% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 713 64.00% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,433 19.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,007 7.20% 5.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Big Horn County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,262 57.10% 6.90%
Black or African American 31 80.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 71 21.10% 26.70%
Asian 57 71.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 100.00% 0.00%
Other 385 62.90% 27.10%
Two or more races 236 74.20% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 717 62.50% 15.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,056 57.20% 7.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Big Horn County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Big Horn County is 4,807, with median earnings of $34,781.00.

Women in Big Horn County, Wyoming earning approximately 63.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,807 $34,781.00
Male 2,745 $42,752.00
Female 2,062 $27,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 621 $43,804.00
Business and Financial 125 $54,934.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $49,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $51,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $58,750.00
Community and Social Service 56 $53,889.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 297 $48,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $55,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $56,875.00
Healthcare Support 212 $33,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $23,889.00
Law Enforcement 43 $36,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 291 $8,305.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 268 $17,744.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $9,950.00
Sales 282 $25,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 532 $26,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 156 $34,138.00
Construction and Extraction 495 $48,839.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $46,250.00
Production 198 $48,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 327 $47,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 494 $44,888.00 127 $26,989.00
Business and Financial 78 $61,250.00 47 $53,487.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $54,821.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $51,563.00 22 $57,857.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $59,107.00 15 $58,558.00
Community and Social Service 22 $46,875.00 34 $54,444.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $65,278.00 245 $38,594.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $55,625.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $80,313.00 202 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 21 $25,893.00 191 $35,640.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $24,583.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $54,375.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $3,621.00 223 $8,853.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $14,063.00 95 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 79 $9,750.00
Sales 149 $21,083.00 133 $26,033.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $48,654.00 450 $26,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 114 $34,853.00 42 $33,125.00
Construction and Extraction 481 $49,196.00 14 $36,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $46,875.00 1 $0.00
Production 185 $49,453.00 13 $2,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $42,750.00 62 $53,278.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 4,215 households in Big Horn County, with an average household size of 2.72 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 2,723 families in Big Horn County with an average family size of 3.52 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,309 139 275 1,492
Average Household Size 3.46 4.18 4.43 1.12
Total Families 2,309 139 275 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.37 4.13 0

Poverty

Of the 2,723 families in Big Horn County, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Big Horn County:

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 5,340 housing units in Big Horn County, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,215 78.93%
Vacant 1,125 21.07%

14.55% of the total 5,340 housing units in Big Horn County are rental units. This is approximately 777 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,235 are occupied by the owner - or 60.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Big Horn County is $724.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Big Horn County 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
    203
  • Less than $500
    152
  • $500 to $999
    507
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    96
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    22
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Big Horn County is $158,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    320
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    585
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    582
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    571
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    549
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    495
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    113
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,132
  • 1940 to 1949
    593
  • 1950 to 1959
    584
  • 1960 to 1969
    394
  • 1970 to 1979
    961
  • 1980 to 1989
    580
  • 1990 to 1999
    454
  • 2000 to 2009
    391
  • 2010 to 2013
    251
  • 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 Big Horn County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    141
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,031
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,357
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,686

Commuting to Work

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

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Big Horn County.

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
    743
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,073
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    862
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    496
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    342
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    88
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    212
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    75
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    247
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    190
  • 90 or more minutes
    91

Summary

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

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Places in Big Horn County, Wyoming

We have data for 14 places in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.