Washakie County, Wyoming
Located in Wyoming, Washakie County has a population of 7,703 residents and a median age of 44.4 years, making it the #2,673 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median home value is $206,000, and the median household income is $65,714, which is 13% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Washakie County, 23.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.2% below the national average, ranking #1,429 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Washakie County is 76.1 years. 17.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.5% of adults in Washakie County smoke , 39.1% are obese , and 20.5% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 31.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
17.3% of children in Washakie County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 13.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washakie County is 67.5%. The mean commute time is 15.5 min, which is 44.0% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washakie County voted Republican with a margin of 64.3%. The vote was 17.1% Dem / 81.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.4 toward Democrats .
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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.