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Lucerne

Wyoming · 535 residents · 20.067 sq mi
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Lucerne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,800. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
+2%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+21%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4375125866607352000201020202024Lucerne
2024567
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,161
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,682
+58%since 2000
from $19,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing16.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(516)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(23)
Diversity Score
4
−11%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Wyoming?

Lucerne, Wyoming has about 535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lucerne, Wyoming earns about $71,161 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 $197,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Wyoming?

About 18.0% 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 10.2% of people in Lucerne, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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