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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lusk

Wyoming · 1,447 residents · 2.068 sq mi
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Lusk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,760. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,800. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,447
−1%since 1990
from 1,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
700 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 707 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+12%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lusk
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,760
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,894 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,847
+42%since 1990
from $11,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$303
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.1
+11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,403)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(49)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score17%(248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,401)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.6%(67)
5
−73%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
+31%since 1990
from 10.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lusk, Wyoming?

Lusk, Wyoming has about 1,447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lusk, Wyoming?

The typical household in Lusk, Wyoming earns about $29,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lusk, Wyoming expensive?

In Lusk, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Lusk, Wyoming?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lusk, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lusk, Wyoming?

About 14.2% of people in Lusk, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lusk, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Lusk, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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