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Farson

Wyoming · 272 residents · 23.945 sq mi
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Farson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+12%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01693385076772000201020202024Farson
202468
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,240
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$30,357
+88%since 2000
from $16,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.5%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(221)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(20)
Diversity Score
7
−50%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
66.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farson, Wyoming?

Farson, Wyoming has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Farson, Wyoming earns about $39,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Farson, Wyoming?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Farson, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farson, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Farson, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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