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Chugwater

Wyoming · 175 residents · 3.06 sq mi
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Chugwater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,366. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,900. With a median age of 52.8, 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 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−28%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+54%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1521852172492821990201020202024Chugwater
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,366
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,162
+203%since 2000
from $10,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(26)
Diversity Score
15
+23%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chugwater, Wyoming?

Chugwater, Wyoming has about 175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chugwater, Wyoming?

The typical household in Chugwater, Wyoming earns about $55,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chugwater, Wyoming expensive?

In Chugwater, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $172,900, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Chugwater, Wyoming?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chugwater, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chugwater, Wyoming?

About 1.6% of people in Chugwater, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chugwater, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Chugwater, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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