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Big Horn

Wyoming · 490 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Big Horn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,023. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 292 residents. Median home value is $164,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 110% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
490
+147%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
+147%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883765647522000201020202024Big Horn
2024259
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,023
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,393
+52%since 2000
from $23,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−66%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(25)
Diversity Score
5
+36%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+255%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Horn, Wyoming?

Big Horn, Wyoming has about 490 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Horn, Wyoming?

The typical household in Big Horn, Wyoming earns about $113,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Horn, Wyoming expensive?

In Big Horn, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $164,700, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Big Horn, Wyoming?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Big Horn, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Horn, Wyoming?

About 6.2% of people in Big Horn, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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