Niobrara County, Wyoming
Located in Wyoming, Niobrara County has a population of 2,368 residents and a median age of 54.9 years, making it the #3,089 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The median home value is $221,500, and the median household income is $64,113, which is 15% below the national median.
Demographics
Niobrara County has a population of 2,368, making it the #3,089 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.9 years, which is 41.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Niobrara County is $64,113, ranking #1,697 out of 3,222 counties — 14.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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Housing
The median home value in Niobrara County is $221,500 (-21.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $605/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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Education
In Niobrara County, 19.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 42.5% below the national average, ranking #2,109 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Niobrara County is 78.3 years. 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Niobrara County smoke , 36.9% are obese , and 20.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
20.9% of children in Niobrara County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 30.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Niobrara County is 70.7%. The mean commute time is 17.0 min, which is 38.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Niobrara County voted Republican with a margin of 81.0%. The vote was 9.1% Dem / 90.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.4 toward Republicans .
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About Niobrara County, Wyoming
Niobrara County, Wyoming has a total population of 2,368, making it the 3,089th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Niobrara County is 54.9 years, which is 41.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Niobrara County is $64,113, which ranks #1,697 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Niobrara County is $221,500, 21.4% below the national median. Renters in Niobrara County pay a median gross rent of $605 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Niobrara County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.0 min.
Niobrara County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%).
All data for Niobrara 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.