Lander CCD, Fremont County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lander CCD, 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 Lander CCD, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lander CCD, Wyoming. The estimated population of Lander CCD, Wyoming is 11,246 people, with a median age of 41.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,246
+4.67%
+0.38%
2020
10,744
-4.05% -
2019
11,198
-0.04% -
2018
11,202
-0.01% -
2017
11,203
- -

Population of Lander CCD, 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
86.3%
87%
-0.80%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.2%
+300.00%
Native
4.5%
5.2%
-13.46%
Hispanic
4.8%
2.9%
+65.52%
Asian
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
4.4%
-18.18%
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 Lander CCD, 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 41.4 -6.33% 41.7 -6.5% 41.3 -5.92%
2020 44.2 +6.51% 44.6 +6.19% 43.9 +6.55%
2019 41.5 -2.35% 42 +3.96% 41.2 -8.44%
2018 42.5 -0.93% 40.4 -0.74% 45 -0.44%
2017 42.9 - 40.7 - 45.2 -

The median age of Lander CCD, 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 9 657 +4.49% 571 +34.95% 669 793
10 to 19 713 -9.97% 620 +10.05% 621 679
20 to 29 613 +5.22% 596 -17.79% 623 488
30 to 39 682 +7.86% 748 +13.45% 736 849
40 to 49 657 +10.71% 598 -6.26% 722 552
50 to 59 717 -9.58% 822 -36.67% 640 556
60 to 69 884 -1.74% 978 +4.53% 866 987
70+ 516 +6.18% 831 +11.44% 539 926

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lander CCD, Wyoming is $68,222.00.

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 Lander CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,633.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,535.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,877.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lander CCD, 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 Lander CCD, Wyoming is currently $82,567.00.

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.

4.47% of households in Lander CCD 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 Lander CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lander CCD is $34,044.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lander CCD 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
    20.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.92%

Employment

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

The total population of Lander CCD over the age of 16 is 8,935.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 Lander CCD is 59.40%.

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 451 39.90% 5.00%
20 to 24 years 497 80.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 614 71.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 687 82.20% 22.30%
35 to 44 years 1,471 89.50% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 1,267 86.90% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 630 86.00% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 899 51.40% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 1,451 43.60% 12.80%
75 years and over 968 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lander CCD. 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 7,965 64.10% 7.10%
Black or African American 85 40.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 462 57.40% 1.10%
Asian 15 26.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 15 26.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 393 66.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 381 89.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,781 63.50% 7.30%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lander CCD is 5,308, with median earnings of $39,321.00.

Women in Lander CCD, Wyoming earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,308 $39,321.00
Male 2,798 $45,330.00
Female 2,510 $31,146.00

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 453 $42,813.00
Business and Financial 44 $50,769.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $42,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $68,393.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $67,778.00
Community and Social Service 301 $69,813.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 401 $53,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 208 $40,305.00
Healthcare Practitioners 503 $70,239.00
Healthcare Support 195 $29,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 119 $17,708.00
Law Enforcement 129 $48,472.00
Food Preparation and Serving 412 $19,049.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $38,750.00
Personal Care and Service 277 $12,270.00
Sales 320 $43,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 347 $38,315.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $28,750.00
Construction and Extraction 398 $38,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $61,941.00
Production 204 $29,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 201 $46,875.00

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 282 $53,269.00 171 $40,221.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 26 $12,321.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $68,125.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $57,375.00 31 $75,375.00
Community and Social Service 106 $81,190.00 195 $54,550.00
Legal 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $61,304.00 277 $48,920.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 124 $29,821.00 84 $53,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 187 $125,813.00 316 $58,309.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 189 $29,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $13,810.00 47 $18,542.00
Law Enforcement 117 $47,917.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 179 $18,078.00 233 $20,262.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $42,206.00 68 $14,342.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $28,750.00 223 $11,352.00
Sales 184 $46,324.00 136 $23,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $46,250.00 288 $37,609.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $29,740.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 398 $38,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $62,447.00 19 $0.00
Production 130 $88,617.00 74 $4,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $79,609.00 28 $0.00

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 4,363 households in Lander CCD, with an average household size of 2.52 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 2,629 families in Lander CCD with an average family size of 3.19 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 2,132 247 250 1,734
Average Household Size 3.29 2.98 3.35 1.39
Total Families 2,132 247 250 0
Average Household Size 3.23 2.95 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 2,629 families in Lander CCD, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lander CCD:

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 4,974 housing units in Lander CCD, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,363 87.72%
Vacant 611 12.28%

22.28% of the total 4,974 housing units in Lander CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,108 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,171 are occupied by the owner - or 63.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lander CCD is $959.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lander CCD 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
    84
  • Less than $500
    80
  • $500 to $999
    515
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    419
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    74
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    20
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lander CCD is $265,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    153
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    105
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    114
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    489
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,061
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,015
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    209
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    486
  • 1940 to 1949
    180
  • 1950 to 1959
    492
  • 1960 to 1969
    738
  • 1970 to 1979
    865
  • 1980 to 1989
    232
  • 1990 to 1999
    979
  • 2000 to 2009
    666
  • 2010 to 2013
    334
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 Lander CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    195
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,047
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,774
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,347

Commuting to Work

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

16.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lander CCD.

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
    369
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,556
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,022
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    623
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    412
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    118
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    104

Summary

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

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