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La Barge

Wyoming · 394 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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La Barge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,904. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% 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 $110,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
394
−9%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273234205176131990201020202024La Barge
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,904
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,002
+59%since 2000
from $18,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing57.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing57.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

Median home value
$110,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+79%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(11)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other5.6%(22)
Diversity Score20.5%(81)
Diversity Score
21
+337%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Barge, Wyoming?

La Barge, Wyoming has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Barge, Wyoming?

The typical household in La Barge, Wyoming earns about $44,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Barge, Wyoming expensive?

In La Barge, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in La Barge, Wyoming?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Barge, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Barge, Wyoming?

About 10.8% of people in La Barge, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Barge, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, La Barge, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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