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Medicine Bow

Wyoming · 245 residents · 3.458 sq mi
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Medicine Bow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,146. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,800. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−11%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+6%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932613293974651990201020202024Medicine Bow
2024442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,146
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,659
+44%since 2000
from $16,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+278%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(217)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(10)
Diversity Score20.6%(50)
Diversity Score
21
+644%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Bow, Wyoming?

Medicine Bow, Wyoming has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medicine Bow, Wyoming?

The typical household in Medicine Bow, Wyoming earns about $26,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medicine Bow, Wyoming expensive?

In Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Bow, Wyoming?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Medicine Bow, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medicine Bow, Wyoming?

About 19.5% of people in Medicine Bow, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medicine Bow, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Medicine Bow, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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