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Lucerne

Wyoming · 548 residents · 20.067 sq mi
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Lucerne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,600. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+4%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+26%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4375125866607352000201020202024Lucerne
2024567
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,045
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,527
+28%since 2000
from $19,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.1%(44)
Diversity Score25.2%(138)
Diversity Score
25
+434%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Wyoming?

Lucerne, Wyoming has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lucerne, Wyoming earns about $62,045 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 $255,600.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Wyoming?

About 36.4% 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 30.5% 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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