Weston County, Wyoming

WY · FIPS 56045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,826 #2,749 / 3,222
15th
Median Household Income $89,509 +19.1% #314 / 3,222
90th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #952 / 3,222
70th
Median Home Value $221,700 -21.4% #1,171 / 3,222
64th
Median Gross Rent $698 -40.0% #2,742 / 3,222
15th
Poverty Rate 9.0% -28.5% #576 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Weston County has a population of 6,826, making it the #2,749 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Weston County is $89,509, ranking #314 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.

Median Household Income
$89,509 +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #314 of 3,222
90th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,697 +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #372 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.0% −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #576 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.0% −80.7% vs nat'l
Rank #99 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.1% −40.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,987 of 3,222
38th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.0 min +16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #593 of 3,222
82th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Weston County is $221,700 (-21.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $698/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.8%.

Median Home Value
$221,700 −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,171 of 3,222
64th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$698 −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,742 of 3,222
15th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.8% +34.8% vs nat'l
Rank #61 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.8% Homeownership

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Health

86.2% of residents in Weston County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.

86.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.2% −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,772 of 3,222
14th percentile

About Weston County, Wyoming

Weston County, Wyoming has a total population of 6,826, making it the 2,749th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Weston County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Weston County is $89,509, which ranks #314 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.

The median home value in Weston County is $221,700, 21.4% below the national median. Renters in Weston County pay a median gross rent of $698 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Weston County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.

Weston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).

All data for Weston 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.