Sweetwater County, Wyoming
WY · FIPS 56037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,542 | — | #1,176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,034 | -0.2% | #838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | -10.8% | #882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $911 | -21.7% | #1,377 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.0% | #1,485 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sweetwater County has a population of 41,542, making it the #1,176 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sweetwater County is $75,034, ranking #838 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Sweetwater County is $251,400 (-10.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $911/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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87.2% of residents in Sweetwater County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.
About Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has a total population of 41,542, making it the 1,176th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sweetwater County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sweetwater County is $75,034, which ranks #838 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Sweetwater County is $251,400, 10.8% below the national median. Renters in Sweetwater County pay a median gross rent of $911 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sweetwater County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Sweetwater County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Sweetwater 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.