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Bairoil

Wyoming · 66 residents (2025 est.) · 1.414 sq mi
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Bairoil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $23,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+54%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
521011501992481990201020202024Bairoil
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,252
+41%since 2000
from $20,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+150%since 2010
from 0.219 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing24.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
+17%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(19)
Diversity Score27.8%(41)
Diversity Score
28
+181%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+96%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.3%
+40.0 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+40.3 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bairoil, Wyoming?

Bairoil, Wyoming has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bairoil, Wyoming?

The typical household in Bairoil, Wyoming earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bairoil, Wyoming expensive?

In Bairoil, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Bairoil, Wyoming?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bairoil, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bairoil, Wyoming?

About 36.2% of people in Bairoil, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bairoil, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Bairoil, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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