Weston County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Weston 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 Weston County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Weston County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Weston County, Wyoming is 6,891 people, with a median age of 43.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,891
 -0.73% -3.18%
2020
6,942
 -1.52% -
2019
7,049
 -0.72% -
2018
7,100
 -0.24% -
2017
7,117
 - -

Population of Weston 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
88.1%
91.6%
 -3.82%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
1.3%
0.1%
 +1,200.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Asian
0.8%
4.3%
 -81.40%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.5%
2.1%
 +209.52%
Other
0.1%
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 Weston 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 43.6 +2.83% 42.4 +2.66% 45.4 +4.85%
2020 42.4 -1.62% 41.3 -1.67% 43.3 -1.59%
2019 43.1 +0.47% 42 +2.69% 44 -3.93%
2018 42.9 +1.66% 40.9 +0.49% 45.8 +0.88%
2017 42.2 - 40.7 - 45.4 -

The median age of Weston 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 9 508 -4.69% 492 -25.42% 483 367
10 to 19 333 +26.11% 243 +47.52% 405 362
20 to 29 526 -34.22% 343 -18.45% 365 275
30 to 39 473 0.81% 453 -13.14% 473 395
40 to 49 439 +7.87% 312 +19.56% 463 369
50 to 59 475 -11.88% 447 -7.08% 417 410
60 to 69 676 +1.81% 544 -16.7% 688 456
70+ 326 +18.6% 527 +8.72% 390 573

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Weston County, Wyoming is $65,566.00.

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 Weston County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,299.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,708.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,750.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Weston 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 Weston County, Wyoming is currently $75,882.00.

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.

3.59% of households in Weston 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 Weston County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Weston County is $31,190.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Weston 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 Weston 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
    4.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.22%

Employment

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

The total population of Weston County over the age of 16 is 5,646.

Of those people, a total of 56.10% 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 Weston County is 53.90%.

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 372 39.00% 17.90%
20 to 24 years 382 63.90% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 258 76.40% 24.40%
30 to 34 years 343 85.40% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 941 76.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 819 88.50% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 424 69.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 691 48.20% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 839 21.80% 7.10%
75 years and over 577 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Weston 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 5,040 57.40% 3.80%
Black or African American 25 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 90 78.90% 0.00%
Asian 35 94.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 73 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 371 47.20% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 128 15.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,959 58.10% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Weston 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 Weston County is 3,044, with median earnings of $43,476.00.

Women in Weston County, Wyoming earning approximately 49.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,044 $43,476.00
Male 1,771 $61,881.00
Female 1,273 $30,494.00

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 361 $31,672.00
Business and Financial 40 $21,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $45,278.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 86 $63,750.00
Community and Social Service 119 $17,292.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 148 $43,198.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $21,658.00
Healthcare Support 56 $30,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00
Law Enforcement 54 $52,143.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $7,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 178 $4,342.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00
Sales 61 $24,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 312 $30,585.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $63,586.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 205 $64,821.00
Production 310 $95,357.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $78,340.00

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 177 $35,848.00 184 $30,591.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 40 $21,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $39,514.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00 64 $75,338.00
Community and Social Service 59 $11,715.00 60 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 128 $43,314.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 99 $21,440.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 56 $30,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $61,023.00 25 $48,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $0.00 64 $6,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $2,499.00 78 $7,727.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 35 $65,156.00 26 $24,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 26 $0.00 286 $29,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 277 $62,188.00 38 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 205 $64,821.00 0 $0.00
Production 298 $96,071.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $78,340.00 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 2,754 households in Weston County, with an average household size of 2.4 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 1,907 families in Weston County with an average family size of 2.78 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 1,532 161 214 847
Average Household Size 2.82 3.17 3.6 1.19
Total Families 1,532 161 214 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.68 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 1,907 families in Weston County, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Weston 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 3,431 housing units in Weston County, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,754 80.27%
Vacant 677 19.73%

8.71% of the total 3,431 housing units in Weston County are rental units. This is approximately 299 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,396 are occupied by the owner - or 69.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Weston County is $726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Weston 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
    59
  • Less than $500
    68
  • $500 to $999
    176
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    55
  • $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 Weston County is $174,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    203
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    313
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    450
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    417
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    426
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    311
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    276
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    566
  • 1940 to 1949
    389
  • 1950 to 1959
    316
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    417
  • 1980 to 1989
    334
  • 1990 to 1999
    541
  • 2000 to 2009
    458
  • 2010 to 2013
    167
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 Weston County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    499
  • 2 vehicles available
    965
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,191

Commuting to Work

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

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Weston 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
    482
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    594
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    412
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    169
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    53
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    72
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    312
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    484
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

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

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Places in Weston County, Wyoming

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