Washakie County, Wyoming

WY · FIPS 56043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,703 #2,673 / 3,222
17th
Median Household Income $65,714 -12.6% #1,570 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 44.4 years +14.1% #859 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $206,000 -26.9% #1,345 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $720 -38.1% #2,643 / 3,222
18th
Poverty Rate 8.8% -30.0% #533 / 3,222
83th

Demographics

Washakie County has a population of 7,703, making it the #2,673 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washakie County is $65,714, ranking #1,570 out of 3,222 counties — 12.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$65,714 −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,570 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,441 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,193 of 3,222
63th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.8% −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #533 of 3,222
83th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.8% vs nat'l
Rank #543 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5% −30.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,429 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
15.5 min −44.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,144 of 3,222
2th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washakie County is $206,000 (-26.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $720/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.

Median Home Value
$206,000 −26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,345 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$720 −38.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,643 of 3,222
18th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.2% +15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,667 of 3,222
48th percentile
74.2% Homeownership

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Health

87.2% of residents in Washakie County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.

87.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.2% −4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,663 of 3,222
17th percentile

About Washakie County, Wyoming

Washakie County, Wyoming has a total population of 7,703, making it the 2,673rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washakie County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washakie County is $65,714, which ranks #1,570 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Washakie County is $206,000, 26.9% below the national median. Renters in Washakie County pay a median gross rent of $720 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washakie County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.5 min.

Washakie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.1%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).

All data for Washakie 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.