Star Valley Ranch, Lincoln County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Star Valley Ranch, 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 Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming. The estimated population of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming is 2,168 people, with a median age of 45.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,168
-1.05% +45.60%
2020
2,191
+11.73%
-
2019
1,961
+4.92%
-
2018
1,869
+25.52%
-
2017
1,489
- -

Population of Star Valley Ranch, 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
91.4%
96.1%
-4.89%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
2.3%
+130.43%
Asian
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.2%
+158.33%
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 Star Valley Ranch, 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 45.9 -8.93% 43.7 -14.81% 48.1 -1.43%
2020 50.4 -1.75% 51.3 -0.77% 48.8 -2.4%
2019 51.3 +0.39% 51.7 -0.58% 50 +2.88%
2018 51.1 +3.23% 52 +4.21% 48.6 +4.29%
2017 49.5 - 49.9 - 46.6 -

The median age of Star Valley Ranch, 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 87 +61.03% 97 -9.92% 143 84
10 to 19 49 +114.82% 74 +48.04% 111 110
20 to 29 40 +128.86% 43 +175.76% 111 90
30 to 39 92 +50.91% 90 +30.84% 143 114
40 to 49 121 +8.78% 76 +55.03% 128 111
50 to 59 121 +15.56% 89 +40.92% 123 123
60 to 69 121 +51.63% 163 +16.92% 180 173
70+ 141 +64.86% 85 +88.86% 242 182

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming is $82,647.00.

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 Star Valley Ranch.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,446.00
  • 45 to 64
    $118,672.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Star Valley Ranch, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Star Valley Ranch, 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 Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming is currently $110,257.00.

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.

11.20% of households in Star Valley Ranch 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 Star Valley Ranch against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Star Valley Ranch is $44,609.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Star Valley Ranch 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
    11.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.87%

Employment

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

The total population of Star Valley Ranch over the age of 16 is 1,798.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% 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 Star Valley Ranch is 52.70%.

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 78 73.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 92 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 109 94.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 141 89.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 269 84.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 193 78.80% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 139 56.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 140 34.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 425 16.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 212 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Star Valley Ranch. 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 1,701 52.10% 1.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 80 76.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 88 70.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,655 51.80% 1.40%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Star Valley Ranch is 948, with median earnings of $44,153.00.

Women in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming earning approximately 70.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 948 $44,153.00
Male 569 $50,809.00
Female 379 $35,733.00

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 116 $67,917.00
Business and Financial 41 $50,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 34 $102,969.00
Educational and Library 25 $70,804.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $50,357.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $73,472.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $4,315.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $16,875.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 52 $31,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $36,389.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 208 $46,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00
Production 71 $19,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $89,375.00

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 80 $73,889.00 36 $54,375.00
Business and Financial 17 $203,875.00 24 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 20 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 19 $70,804.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 57 $44,671.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $73,472.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $0.00 29 $30,486.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 23 $30,179.00 29 $32,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $52,125.00 99 $29,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 208 $46,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 34 $3,214.00 37 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $89,375.00 0 $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 848 households in Star Valley Ranch, with an average household size of 2.56 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 642 families in Star Valley Ranch with an average family size of 2.77 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 591 15 36 206
Average Household Size 2.81 4.13 3.44 1.57
Total Families 591 15 36 0
Average Household Size 2.79 2.4 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 642 families in Star Valley Ranch, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Star Valley Ranch:

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 1,202 housing units in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 848 70.55%
Vacant 354 29.45%

5.41% of the total 1,202 housing units in Star Valley Ranch are rental units. This is approximately 65 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 782 are occupied by the owner - or 65.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Star Valley Ranch is $1,552.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Star Valley Ranch 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
    1
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Star Valley Ranch is $340,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    43
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    239
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    336
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    150
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    20
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    129
  • 1980 to 1989
    260
  • 1990 to 1999
    307
  • 2000 to 2009
    483
  • 2010 to 2013
    3
  • 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 Star Valley Ranch that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2
  • 1 vehicle available
    124
  • 2 vehicles available
    438
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    284

Commuting to Work

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

46.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Star Valley Ranch.

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
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    17
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    52
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    66
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    47
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    12
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    162
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    32
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    259
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

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

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