Washakie County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Washakie 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 Washakie County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Washakie County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Washakie County, Wyoming is 7,768 people, with a median age of 42.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,768
 -2.08% -5.88%
2020
7,933
 -1.17% -
2019
8,027
 -1.25% -
2018
8,129
 -1.5% -
2017
8,253
 - -

Population of Washakie 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
81.6%
82.2%
 -0.73%
Black/African American
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Native
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
14.4%
14.2%
 +1.41%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2.8%
 -3.57%
Other
0.4%
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 Washakie 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 42.7 +0.23% 41.7 +0.97% 43.2 -0.46%
2020 42.6 -0.7% 41.3 -3.28% 43.4 +1.17%
2019 42.9 -1.38% 42.7 -0.93% 42.9 -3.38%
2018 43.5 +0.23% 43.1 0% 44.4 +1.14%
2017 43.4 - 43.1 - 43.9 -

The median age of Washakie 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 9 451 -13.61% 544 -43.85% 389 331
10 to 19 625 +14.37% 529 +0.43% 708 531
20 to 29 421 -0.8% 355 0.35% 413 348
30 to 39 462 -25.34% 450 -7.89% 346 414
40 to 49 483 +7.18% 482 1.19% 517 477
50 to 59 678 -19.64% 567 -31.28% 554 400
60 to 69 521 +17.75% 591 +4.57% 616 603
70+ 477 -3.1% 617 +7.86% 461 660

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Washakie County, Wyoming is $62,271.00.

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 Washakie County.

  • Under 25
    $44,242.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,485.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,288.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,730.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Washakie 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 Washakie County, Wyoming is currently $71,440.00.

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.

2.64% of households in Washakie 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 Washakie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Washakie County is $31,032.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Washakie 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 Washakie 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
    12.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.76%

Employment

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

The total population of Washakie County over the age of 16 is 6,331.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 Washakie County is 61.70%.

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 522 35.10% 12.30%
20 to 24 years 386 80.60% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 375 76.30% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 348 88.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,023 94.40% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 823 85.70% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 514 87.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 610 67.00% 6.80%
65 to 74 years 1,026 32.10% 2.40%
75 years and over 704 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Washakie 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 5,480 62.50% 3.00%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 70 45.70% 0.00%
Asian 24 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 375 67.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 381 83.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 850 71.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,254 62.10% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Washakie 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 Washakie County is 3,907, with median earnings of $35,396.00.

Women in Washakie County, Wyoming earning approximately 52.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,907 $35,396.00
Male 2,013 $49,398.00
Female 1,894 $26,083.00

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 415 $62,989.00
Business and Financial 37 $30,078.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $45,391.00
Architecture and Engineering 76 $93,704.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $14,125.00
Community and Social Service 87 $34,719.00
Legal 63 $0.00
Educational and Library 447 $57,337.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $14,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 269 $70,107.00
Healthcare Support 98 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $12,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $19,057.00
Personal Care and Service 170 $9,952.00
Sales 254 $26,087.00
Office and Administrative Support 428 $28,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $24,750.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $43,636.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $54,115.00
Production 315 $53,170.00
Transportation and Material Moving 150 $42,500.00

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 341 $63,967.00 74 $24,375.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 37 $30,078.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $45,391.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $93,889.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 52 $14,125.00
Community and Social Service 70 $34,583.00 17 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 142 $59,167.00 305 $50,982.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $135,625.00 237 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 98 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $0.00 71 $13,277.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $19,075.00 112 $18,929.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 161 $9,736.00
Sales 43 $16,563.00 211 $26,494.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $23,750.00 392 $30,385.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $35,875.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 331 $44,489.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $54,115.00 0 $0.00
Production 303 $53,348.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $47,734.00 3 $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 3,370 households in Washakie County, with an average household size of 2.26 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 2,271 families in Washakie County with an average family size of 2.73 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 1,816 155 300 1,099
Average Household Size 2.93 2.41 2.3 1.12
Total Families 1,816 155 300 0
Average Household Size 2.92 1.99 1.96 0

Poverty

Of the 2,271 families in Washakie County, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Washakie 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 3,842 housing units in Washakie County, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,370 87.71%
Vacant 472 12.29%

20.87% of the total 3,842 housing units in Washakie County are rental units. This is approximately 802 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,429 are occupied by the owner - or 63.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Washakie County is $621.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Washakie 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
    139
  • Less than $500
    151
  • $500 to $999
    603
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Washakie County is $178,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    141
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    210
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    438
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    577
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    571
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    374
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    105
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    525
  • 1940 to 1949
    414
  • 1950 to 1959
    618
  • 1960 to 1969
    316
  • 1970 to 1979
    883
  • 1980 to 1989
    321
  • 1990 to 1999
    315
  • 2000 to 2009
    286
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 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 Washakie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    132
  • 1 vehicle available
    842
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,294
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,102

Commuting to Work

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

11.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Washakie 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
    1,619
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    490
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    426
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    58
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    69
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    84
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    54
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    81
  • 90 or more minutes
    29

Summary

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

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Places in Washakie County, Wyoming

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