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Kemmerer

Wyoming · 2,656 residents · 7.801 sq mi
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Kemmerer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,656
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kemmerer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,583
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,858
+44%since 2000
from $21,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+46%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,516)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(89)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(261)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,382)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(207)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other5.1%(135)
Diversity Score29.5%(784)
Diversity Score
30
+200%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kemmerer, Wyoming?

Kemmerer, Wyoming has about 2,656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kemmerer, Wyoming?

The typical household in Kemmerer, Wyoming earns about $65,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kemmerer, Wyoming expensive?

In Kemmerer, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Kemmerer, Wyoming?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kemmerer, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kemmerer, Wyoming?

About 3.7% of people in Kemmerer, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kemmerer, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Kemmerer, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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