Converse County, Wyoming

WY · FIPS 56009 Republican

Located in Wyoming, Converse County has a population of 13,762 residents and a median age of 42.1 years, making it the #2,244 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median home value is $292,700, and the median household income is $81,558, which is 9% above the national median.

13,762
Population
#2,244 of 3,222
$81,558
Median Income
+8.5% #521 of 3,222
42.1 years
Median Age
+8.2% #1,478 of 3,222
10.6%
Poverty Rate
-16.2% #911 of 3,222

Demographics

Converse County has a population of 13,762, making it the #2,244 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Converse County is $81,558, ranking #521 out of 3,222 counties — 8.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.

Income#521
$81,558
+8.5%
vs nation
84th percentile
Per Capita#855
$39,725
-3.7%
vs nation
73th percentile
Poverty#911
10.6%
-16.2%
vs nation
72th percentile
Unemployment#1,387
4.1%
-22.2%
vs nation
57th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Converse County is $292,700 (+3.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $866/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.

Home Value#669
$292,700
+3.8%
vs nation
79th percentile
Rent#1,635
$866
-25.5%
vs nation
49th percentile
Homeownership#1,089
77.3%
+20.0%
vs nation
66th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Converse County, 24.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.2% below the national average, ranking #1,244 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.2% vs nation
Rank #1,244 of 3,222
61th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Converse County is 77.2 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#847
77.2
+2.8%
vs nation
72th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,031
16.8%
-14.1%
vs nation
67th percentile
Diabetes#796
9.4%
-15.6%
vs nation
75th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#720
34.0%
-8.9%
vs nation
77th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,127
5.4
-3.8%
vs nation
64th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#918
4.0
-9.4%
vs nation
71th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,375
13.2%
+26.4%
vs nation
24th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,377
25.1%
-4.9%
vs nation
56th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,487
13.9%
-3.5%
vs nation
53th percentile

Substance Use

18.6% of adults in Converse County smoke , 37.0% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 31.5 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,873
18.6%
+3.6%
vs nation
40th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,165
37.0%
-2.4%
vs nation
63th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,356
21.9%
+10.4%
vs nation
25th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,244
31.5
-2.6%
vs nation
41th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 26.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,180
26.6
+34.9%
vs nation
15th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,052
24.7
+38.4%
vs nation
17th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#623
12.4
-38.7%
vs nation
78th percentile

Families & Children

13.2% of children in Converse County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,264
18.1
-17.2%
vs nation
58th percentile
Child Poverty#812
13.2%
-30.5%
vs nation
74th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Converse County is 68.9%. The mean commute time is 23.8 min, which is 13.7% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
68.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
23.8 min −13.7% vs nation
Rank #2,183 of 3,222
32th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Converse County voted Republican with a margin of 73.5%. The vote was 12.7% Dem / 86.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +73.5%
12.7% 86.2%
Dem 6,678 votes Rep
2020 REP +72.5%
12.4% 84.9%
Dem 6,970 votes Rep
2016 REP +74.0%
10.2% 84.2%
Dem 6,552 votes Rep
2012 REP +62.9%
17.3% 80.2%
Dem 6,287 votes Rep
2008 REP +54.9%
21.4% 76.3%
Dem 6,451 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Converse County, Wyoming

Converse County, Wyoming has a total population of 13,762, making it the 2,244th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Converse County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Converse County is $81,558, which ranks #521 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.

The median home value in Converse County is $292,700, 3.8% above the national median. Renters in Converse County pay a median gross rent of $866 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Converse County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.

Converse County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).

All data for Converse County, Wyoming comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.