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Big Horn

Wyoming · 457 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Big Horn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,042. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 259 residents. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+131%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+37%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883765647522000201020202024Big Horn
2024259
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,042
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,072
+98%since 2000
from $23,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information61.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
15.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(427)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(26)
Diversity Score
6
+50%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2011
from 90.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
75.4%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Horn, Wyoming?

Big Horn, Wyoming has about 457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Horn, Wyoming earns about $55,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Big Horn, Wyoming?

About 34.3% 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 12.0% of people in Big Horn, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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