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Big Piney

Wyoming · 395 residents · 0.508 sq mi
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Big Piney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
−3%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3664535406267131990201020202024Big Piney
2024575
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,813
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,347
+38%since 2000
from $17,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+46%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(342)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.5%(81)
Diversity Score48.9%(193)
Diversity Score
49
+1046%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.9%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 88.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2013
from 61.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Piney, Wyoming?

Big Piney, Wyoming has about 395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Piney, Wyoming earns about $52,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Piney, Wyoming expensive?

In Big Piney, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Big Piney, Wyoming?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Big Piney, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Piney, Wyoming?

About 9.2% of people in Big Piney, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Piney, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Piney, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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