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Encampment

Wyoming · 452 residents · 1.597 sq mi
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Encampment has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $184,000. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
+2%since 2019
from 443 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 277 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+54%since 2019
from 32.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
250321393464535200920202024Encampment
2024466
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,170
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,702 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,923
−13%since 2019
from $35,581 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $881 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
18.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+8%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score10.9%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(425)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(30)
Diversity Score
7
−39%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 98.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−31%since 2019
from 28.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
47.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Encampment, Wyoming?

Encampment, Wyoming has about 452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Encampment, Wyoming?

The typical household in Encampment, Wyoming earns about $43,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Encampment, Wyoming expensive?

In Encampment, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $184,000, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Encampment, Wyoming?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Encampment, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Encampment, Wyoming?

About 8.2% of people in Encampment, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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