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Lucerne

Wyoming · 567 residents · 20.067 sq mi
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Lucerne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $351,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
+8%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+11%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4375125866607352000201020202024Lucerne
2024567
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,806
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,289
+31%since 2000
from $19,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
−16%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.7
+145%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(510)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(30)
Diversity Score13.8%(78)
Diversity Score
14
+191%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−18%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Wyoming?

Lucerne, Wyoming has about 567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lucerne, Wyoming earns about $61,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucerne, Wyoming expensive?

In Lucerne, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $351,900.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Wyoming?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lucerne, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucerne, Wyoming?

About 1.2% of people in Lucerne, 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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