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Wyoming · 292 residents (2025 est.) · 0.485 sq mi
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Midwest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,800. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $63,900. With a median age of 52.0, 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 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−35%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
551 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+56%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:292 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1622553484405331990201020202024Midwest
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,210
+204%since 2000
from $12,891 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−24%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing34.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
38.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
+31%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(384)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score12.5%(33)
Diversity Score
13
+70%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midwest, Wyoming?

Midwest, Wyoming has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midwest, Wyoming?

The typical household in Midwest, Wyoming earns about $77,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midwest, Wyoming expensive?

In Midwest, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Midwest, Wyoming?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Midwest, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midwest, Wyoming?

About 8.2% of people in Midwest, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midwest, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Midwest, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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