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Arapahoe

Wyoming · 1,612 residents · 27.639 sq mi
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Arapahoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,000. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,612
−9%since 2000
from 1,766 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+23%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2226791K2K2K1990201020202024Arapahoe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,431
+106%since 2000
from $8,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(314)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(235)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other81.6%(1,315)
Diversity Score40.4%(651)
Diversity Score
40
−9%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2013
from 61.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arapahoe, Wyoming?

Arapahoe, Wyoming has about 1,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arapahoe, Wyoming?

The typical household in Arapahoe, Wyoming earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arapahoe, Wyoming expensive?

In Arapahoe, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Arapahoe, Wyoming?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arapahoe, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arapahoe, Wyoming?

About 30.7% of people in Arapahoe, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arapahoe, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Arapahoe, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,238 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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