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Lance Creek

Wyoming · 39 residents · 41.947 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $229,400. With a median age of 79.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 82.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 79.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 180%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
−24%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
79.8
+63%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6183143552000201020202024Lance Creek
202439
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,313
−8%since 2000
from $14,419 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
82.1%
+82.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+32%since 2013
from 0.326 in 2013
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing50%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,400
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.9%
−82.1 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.6%
+43.6 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lance Creek, Wyoming?

Lance Creek, Wyoming has about 39 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lance Creek, Wyoming expensive?

In Lance Creek, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $229,400.

How educated are people in Lance Creek, Wyoming?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lance Creek, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lance Creek, Wyoming?

About 82.1% of people in Lance Creek, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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