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East Thermopolis

Wyoming · 229 residents · 0.181 sq mi
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East Thermopolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 72% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−16%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.3
+11%since 2000
from 55.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1732122512893281990201020202024East Thermopolis
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,125
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,154
+114%since 2000
from $11,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+109%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(248)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(16)
Diversity Score24.4%(56)
Diversity Score
24
+139%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Thermopolis, Wyoming?

East Thermopolis, Wyoming has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Thermopolis, Wyoming?

The typical household in East Thermopolis, Wyoming earns about $18,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Thermopolis, Wyoming expensive?

In East Thermopolis, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in East Thermopolis, Wyoming?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Thermopolis, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Thermopolis, Wyoming?

About 30.8% of people in East Thermopolis, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Thermopolis, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, East Thermopolis, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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