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Fort Bridger

Wyoming · 180 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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With 180 people, Fort Bridger is a city in Wyoming. The median age is 23.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has fallen 55% since 2000. 70% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

180
−55%since 2000
from 400 in 2000
2000 – 2024
90 / sq mi
−43%since 2009
from 158 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
23.9
−32%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.99 sq mi
Population, 20002024
671582493394302000201020202024Fort Bridger
2024180
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 916.1%(29)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2417.8%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3423.9%(43)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,893
+157%since 2000
from $16,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+77.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.024
−94%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
42.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.75 people
+101%since 2010
from 1.87 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian29.4%(53)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
88.5%
+38.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
30.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
36.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
35.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
20.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
69.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married72%(54)
Married28%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married62.5%(40)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced37.5%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(24)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 24 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Fort Bridger, Wyoming?

Fort Bridger, Wyoming has about 180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fort Bridger, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Bridger, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Bridger, Wyoming?

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

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

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