Campbell County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Campbell 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 Campbell County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Campbell County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Campbell County, Wyoming is 46,758 people, with a median age of 35.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
46,758
 -0.43% -2.82%
2020
46,958
 -0.95% -
2019
47,409
 -0.63% -
2018
47,708
 -0.85% -
2017
48,116
 - -

Population of Campbell 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%
87.7%
 -1.14%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Native
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Hispanic
8.6%
8.4%
 +2.38%
Asian
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.3%
 +52.17%
Other
0%
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 Campbell 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 35.2 +1.73% 35.3 +1.15% 35.1 +2.03%
2020 34.6 +1.76% 34.9 +2.65% 34.4 +1.18%
2019 34 +1.49% 34 +0.89% 34 +2.41%
2018 33.5 +0.9% 33.7 +2.12% 33.2 -0.6%
2017 33.2 - 33 - 33.4 -

The median age of Campbell 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 3,904 -5.34% 4,121 -12.51% 3,689 3,606
10 to 19 3,724 -11.59% 2,778 +17.13% 3,299 3,257
20 to 29 3,606 -20.02% 3,326 -17.5% 2,935 2,767
30 to 39 3,811 -0.52% 3,580 +4.46% 3,780 3,731
40 to 49 3,232 -5.75% 2,764 -14.76% 3,033 2,371
50 to 59 3,558 -13.61% 3,230 -3.52% 3,088 3,116
60 to 69 2,288 +16.38% 2,133 +28.77% 2,683 2,796
70+ 878 +47.28% 1,183 +5.48% 1,368 1,239

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Campbell County, Wyoming is $87,547.00.

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 Campbell County.

  • Under 25
    $29,598.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,808.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,879.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,591.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Campbell 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 Campbell County, Wyoming is currently $96,251.00.

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.

5.69% of households in Campbell 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 Campbell County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Campbell County is $36,568.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Campbell 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 Campbell 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
    9.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.71%

Employment

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

The total population of Campbell County over the age of 16 is 35,244.

Of those people, a total of 70.90% 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 Campbell County is 68.20%.

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 2,337 52.80% 26.00%
20 to 24 years 2,672 85.00% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 3,030 77.00% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 3,668 86.00% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 6,570 88.20% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 5,396 77.00% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 3,485 77.20% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 3,086 63.60% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 3,626 36.10% 1.30%
75 years and over 1,374 7.10% 15.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Campbell 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 32,448 70.70% 3.20%
Black or African American 99 65.70% 15.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 368 67.10% 11.70%
Asian 44 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 733 76.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,552 73.30% 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,501 63.90% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 31,255 71.30% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Campbell 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 Campbell County is 24,024, with median earnings of $50,974.00.

Women in Campbell County, Wyoming earning approximately 51.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 24,024 $50,974.00
Male 14,073 $67,239.00
Female 9,951 $34,808.00

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 2,542 $78,943.00
Business and Financial 447 $67,426.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $70,399.00
Architecture and Engineering 421 $115,036.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 370 $79,757.00
Community and Social Service 186 $59,808.00
Legal 61 $110,438.00
Educational and Library 1,889 $48,525.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 288 $4,744.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,105 $72,447.00
Healthcare Support 384 $34,009.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 213 $33,820.00
Law Enforcement 181 $44,707.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,273 $16,589.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 852 $14,432.00
Personal Care and Service 485 $19,635.00
Sales 1,655 $31,717.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,201 $29,677.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 168 $27,092.00
Construction and Extraction 3,807 $75,066.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,346 $73,404.00
Production 1,497 $71,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,408 $44,224.00

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 1,704 $86,513.00 838 $53,000.00
Business and Financial 190 $157,857.00 257 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 109 $71,504.00 61 $61,691.00
Architecture and Engineering 402 $115,174.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 191 $107,011.00 179 $79,114.00
Community and Social Service 58 $58,654.00 128 $76,200.00
Legal 33 $0.00 28 $85,000.00
Educational and Library 329 $66,719.00 1,560 $40,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 176 $8,768.00 112 $3,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $140,915.00 893 $70,440.00
Healthcare Support 57 $30,583.00 327 $34,504.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 127 $33,926.00 86 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 109 $44,920.00 72 $7,222.00
Food Preparation and Serving 705 $17,599.00 568 $16,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 551 $11,585.00 301 $17,361.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $72,884.00 298 $18,021.00
Sales 726 $32,550.00 929 $31,197.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $93,636.00 2,031 $29,303.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 168 $27,092.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 3,445 $75,502.00 362 $62,483.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,280 $73,883.00 66 $53,167.00
Production 1,239 $79,102.00 258 $31,383.00
Transportation and Material Moving 956 $53,355.00 452 $34,128.00

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 17,190 households in Campbell County, with an average household size of 2.69 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 12,118 families in Campbell County with an average family size of 3.18 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 9,960 854 1,304 5,072
Average Household Size 3.23 3.71 3.07 1.34
Total Families 9,960 854 1,304 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.09 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 12,118 families in Campbell County, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Campbell 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 19,851 housing units in Campbell County, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,190 86.60%
Vacant 2,661 13.40%

17.73% of the total 19,851 housing units in Campbell County are rental units. This is approximately 3,519 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 13,396 are occupied by the owner - or 67.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Campbell County is $867.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Campbell 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
    275
  • Less than $500
    261
  • $500 to $999
    2,101
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    899
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    257
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Campbell County is $230,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,190
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    515
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    795
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,464
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,096
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,624
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    605
  • $1,000,000 or more
    107

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    531
  • 1940 to 1949
    266
  • 1950 to 1959
    243
  • 1960 to 1969
    997
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,383
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,969
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,329
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,755
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,378
  • 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 Campbell County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    561
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,859
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,314
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,456

Commuting to Work

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

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Campbell 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
    1,776
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,269
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,206
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,919
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    574
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,661
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    390
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    196
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,265
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,486
  • 90 or more minutes
    359

Summary

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

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Places in Campbell County, Wyoming

We have data for 6 places in Campbell County, Wyoming. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.